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In a dramatic and unprecedented move, Prince Andrew has been stripped of his royal title and forced from his residence at Royal Lodge, Windsor, marking a major shift in the monarchy’s internal dynamics. The decision, announced by King Charles III, removes Andrew’s style as “Prince” and declares he will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His titles including Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh have also been withdrawn, and his name has been removed from the official Roll of the Peerage.
Buckingham Palace revealed that Andrew must vacate the Royal Lodge, a home he has occupied as part of the leased estate, and is expected to relocate to private accommodation on the Sandringham estate. The timing and scale of the action reflect mounting pressure on the royal family to manage reputational risk amid Andrew’s long-standing controversies, including his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and serious allegations made by Virginia Giuffre. While Andrew continues to deny wrongdoing, the King’s move signals a clear boundary being drawn by the monarchy.