King Charles III has officially revoked all Prince Andrew Royal Titles, including Duke of York, and ordered him to vacate Windsor’s Royal Lodge amid the Epstein scandal.
King Charles Acts Decisively on Prince Andrew Royal Titles
TheInterviewTimes.com | LONDON | October 31, 2025 — In a landmark royal decision shaking the British monarchy, King Charles III has officially stripped Prince Andrew Royal Titles, honors, and privileges, Buckingham Palace confirmed late Thursday. The move ends months of speculation and signals a turning point in the royal family’s handling of scandals tied to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The 65-year-old Duke of York, now known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, must vacate his lavish Royal Lodge residence in Windsor Great Park, a property he had occupied since 2003 under a long-term lease.
According to the official statement, the King has revoked Andrew’s style of “His Royal Highness” (HRH), his Dukedom of York, Earldom of Inverness, and Barony of Killyleagh. Prestigious honors — including his appointments as Royal Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order — have also been annulled. These actions take immediate effect through royal warrants.
Royal Palace Confirms Accountability in Prince Andrew Royal Titles Case
In its statement, Buckingham Palace said the decision was “necessary to uphold the integrity of the Crown.” The King’s message emphasized sympathy toward “victims and survivors of abuse in all forms,” underscoring the moral and institutional motivation behind revoking Prince Andrew Royal Titles.
The step follows years of public scrutiny after Andrew’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew settled a civil lawsuit in 2022 with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault when she was a teenager trafficked by Epstein. Though Andrew denied all allegations, the multimillion-pound settlement drew widespread criticism.
Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl, released earlier this month, reignited debate in the UK and abroad. Lawmakers, women’s rights groups, and royal commentators called on King Charles to take “clear, corrective action,” resulting in the removal of Prince Andrew Royal Titles and residence privileges.
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Eviction from Windsor: A New Reality for the Duke of York
Alongside the revocation of Prince Andrew Royal Titles, formal notice was issued for him to vacate the Royal Lodge, a 30-room Grade II-listed mansion within Windsor Great Park. Andrew had enjoyed a symbolic £250 annual rent after paying an £8 million upfront fee.
The Crown Estate, which manages royal properties, has faced criticism for allowing Andrew to reside there during ongoing controversies. He will reportedly relocate to private accommodation at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with expenses personally covered by King Charles.
Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s ex-wife, who continued living with him post-divorce, will also leave the residence.
Impact on Princess Beatrice and Eugenie
Despite the sweeping removal of Prince Andrew Royal Titles, his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, remain unaffected. They will retain their full HRH styles and positions within the line of succession — Beatrice ninth and Eugenie twelfth.
The decision reflects the 1917 Letters Patent by King George V, ensuring that daughters of the sovereign’s sons automatically hold royal rank. Both sisters maintain private careers and limited charitable roles but are expected to remain part of royal family gatherings.
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Global Reactions to the Removal of Prince Andrew Royal Titles
The move has drawn praise from victims’ advocates and political leaders worldwide. Giuffre’s family called it “a victory for survivors everywhere.” British leaders across party lines also supported the King’s stance.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said, “This decisive act restores some public trust.” In the U.S., Congressman Suhas Subramanyam urged Andrew to testify on Epstein’s network, stating he “owes full truth to victims.”
However, anti-monarchy campaigners argued that removing Prince Andrew Royal Titles does not address deeper issues of royal accountability.
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Historical Significance and Constitutional Precedent
Royal historians note that the last comparable action occurred in 1919, when Prince Ernest Augustus lost his British titles for supporting Germany during World War I. Expert Kate Williams told Sky News that stripping Prince Andrew Royal Titles marks “a moment unparalleled in modern royal history.”
Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne, though any further removal would require parliamentary legislation — an unlikely move. Palace sources suggest that both the Prime Minister and Prince William supported the King’s decision to protect the monarchy’s long-term credibility.
As of now, Andrew has made no public comment. The palace reiterated that while the Duke continues to deny allegations, the revocation of Prince Andrew Royal Titles was necessary to safeguard the institution’s moral authority.