King Charles Removes Prince Andrew's Titles, Ending Royal Ties Over Epstein Scandal

US President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for the British royal family after King Charles III stripped Prince Andrew of his royal titles and remaining honorary military post due to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump described the situation as "terrible" and "tragic," stating he felt badly for the family amid the scandal. The UK government confirmed plans to remove Andrew's last honorary military rank of vice-admiral, formally severing his ties with the monarchy and armed forces. Buckingham Palace also announced that Prince Andrew must surrender his lease at the Royal Lodge and relocate to private accommodations on the Sandringham Estate. Despite Andrew’s denials, the revocation followed Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir containing fresh allegations, intensifying public scrutiny in Britain. Trump, who has faced his own controversies regarding Epstein, dismissed related allegations as a political hoax and noted that no new evidence had been found to warrant further investigations into Epstein's death.