Prince Andrew is set to lose all his Royal titles and honors, including the title of ‘prince’, as announced by King Charles. Buckingham Palace disclosed this evening that the disgraced Royal will now go by the name Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and will be required to vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge, which he previously shared with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. Earlier this month, Andrew renounced his other titles, such as the Duke of York, amid increasing scrutiny regarding his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – allegations vehemently denied by Andrew.
In a significant development, Buckingham Palace stated: “His Majesty has officially initiated the process to revoke the Style, Titles, and Honors of Prince Andrew. He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His tenancy at the Royal Lodge, which had legally allowed him to stay, has been terminated.”
The Palace further added, “Despite his denial of the accusations, these actions are deemed necessary. The King and Queen express their support to the victims and survivors of any form of abuse.”
It is anticipated that Andrew will relocate from his Windsor residence to a property on the private Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with the King covering the expenses privately. Andrew reportedly did not oppose the King’s decision and received support from Prince William in making personal decisions.
The transition is expected to occur promptly, with the King offering appropriate private support to Andrew. Other financial resources will be the responsibility of the former duke. Notably, Andrew’s daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, will retain their royal titles as descendants of a Sovereign, in accordance with King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917.
Reports indicated that discussions were held between Andrew and the King’s representatives regarding his voluntary departure from the Royal Lodge. Concerns were raised over the nominal rent Andrew paid for the mansion during his two-decade residency.
As Prince Andrew is stripped of his titles, the Mirror has introduced a Royal WhatsApp community to deliver the latest updates and exclusive news about the UK’s prominent family. Members can access breaking news and offers by joining the community through the provided link. Additionally, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) had sought clarification on the rental arrangement shortly before the announcement, emphasizing the public interest in the expenditure related to Prince Andrew.
