King Charles Begins Removing Prince Andrew's Titles

King Charles III has initiated a formal process to strip his brother Prince Andrew of his style, titles and honours; Andrew will henceforth be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Buckingham Palace has served notice for him to surrender the lease on Royal Lodge and move to alternative private accommodation, with the King said to be making private provision for the relocation and Royal Warrants being prepared to formalise the changes. The removals cover his princely style and peerages — including the Dukedom of York, the Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh — the style "His Royal Highness," and honours such as the Order of the Garter and the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. The unprecedented action follows years of scrutiny over Andrew’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and allegations by Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April; Andrew continues to deny the allegations. The palace said the measures were needed to protect the monarchy and drew a clear line between Andrew and the royal family, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will retain their titles.