King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his home

King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his home
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Britain’s King Charles has formally moved to strip his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of all remaining royal titles, styles, and honours, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday (October 30).

In a rare and decisive step, the Palace said:

“His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.”

The statement added that Andrew’s lease on Royal Lodge, a 30-room mansion on the Windsor estate, had provided him with legal protection to continue residing there. “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation,” the Palace said.

The move follows years of controversy surrounding Andrew’s association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Although the Duke of York continues to deny all allegations against him, Buckingham Palace said the decision was “necessary” in light of ongoing concerns.

“These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him,” the statement said.

The Palace added that “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”

Andrew, 65, had already stepped back from public duties in 2019 and was stripped of his honorary military titles and royal patronages in 2022. The latest decision effectively removes his remaining formal connections to the monarchy and ends his long residence at Royal Lodge.

While Buckingham Palace did not specify Andrew’s next residence, sources suggested he will move to private accommodation nearby, marking a final break from royal privilege.

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