Prince Andrew Retains Eighth Succession Spot Despite Title Stripping and Eviction Plans

King Charles has stripped Prince Andrew of all his royal titles and honours, including the titles of Prince, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killyleagh, and revoked his style of 'His Royal Highness'. Andrew, who is eighth in line to the throne, will not be removed from the line of succession but faces eviction from his 30-room Royal Lodge residence in Windsor, where he has lived rent-free for over two decades. The King has ordered Andrew to relocate to a property on the Sandringham estate, privately funded by the monarch, with the move expected to occur by early 2026 to avoid the Christmas gathering. Reports indicate that Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will not move with him to Sandringham and will instead forge an independent life elsewhere. Despite his eviction and loss of titles, Andrew remains resolute, with sources suggesting he is determined to cling to Royal Lodge and would require significant incentives to leave. The royal family and UK government support the King's decisions, emphasizing the serious lapses in judgment tied to Andrew's controversial ties, notably to Jeffrey Epstein, though Andrew continues to deny wrongdoing.