King Charles Begins Process to Remove Andrew's Titles

King Charles has initiated a formal process to remove his brother’s styles, titles and honours, with Buckingham Palace announcing Prince Andrew will henceforth be known as 'Andrew Mountbatten Windsor'. The palace said he has been served notice to surrender the lease on Royal Lodge and must move to alternative private accommodation, and reports indicate he has lost many royal perks such as personalised number plates. The decision follows renewed allegations and revelations about Andrew’s past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — allegations Andrew denies — and the palace expressed sympathy for victims, including references to accuser Virginia Giuffre. Despite losing his styles and many privileges, Andrew remains eighth in the line of succession behind Prince William, William’s children, and the Duke of Sussex and his children. Buckingham Palace said formal procedures have begun to complete the removal of his styles, titles and honours and the situation is developing.