Prince Andrew Stops Using Royal Titles

On Oct. 17 Prince Andrew announced he will no longer use his royal titles following discussions with the King and his family, saying ongoing accusations linked to Jeffrey Epstein — including material in Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir and the Epstein files — distract from the work of the monarchy; Andrew denies wrongdoing. The announcement has renewed public outrage and led MPs and the SNP to demand an Act of Parliament to formally strip his dukedom and end any taxpayer subsidy, though government spokespeople have so far refused to commit to legislation. Scrutiny has intensified over his continued occupation of the 30-room Royal Lodge, held on a long lease with a reported “peppercorn” rent despite major refurbishments, prompting calls for him to relinquish the property. Buckingham Palace updated the royal website to remove his Duke of York styling while his biography remains live, and critics say the piecemeal response has failed to restore public trust. The controversy recalls his 2019 BBC interview, his 2022 settlement with Virginia Giuffre, and ongoing calls for greater transparency and legal accountability over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.