King Starts Process to Strip Prince Andrew's Titles

King Charles has initiated a formal process to strip Prince Andrew of his remaining style, titles and honours; Buckingham Palace said he will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and must surrender his Royal Lodge lease and move to alternative private accommodation. The demotion is being implemented using Royal Warrants to remove titles from the Roll of the Peerage rather than through an Act of Parliament. The measures follow revelations about Andrew’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his 2021 U.S. civil settlement, and sustained public pressure despite his denials. Defence Secretary John Healey said the government, guided by the King, is working to withdraw Andrew’s last honorary military rank of vice‑admiral, and ministers have not ruled out further action on honours and medals. Buckingham Palace said the censures were necessary and expressed sympathy with victims and survivors; the decisions have prompted wide domestic and international reaction, with sources saying Prince William played a key role in pushing for a firmer resolution.