Overview
- The Royal Warrant removes Andrew’s right to use Prince or His Royal Highness, leaving him officially Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
- The palace has directed him to vacate Royal Lodge in Windsor and relocate to Sandringham as soon as possible.
- Royal commentator Robert Hardman says protocol now places him below Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, likely requiring gestures of deference.
- Tabloid reports cite developing Metropolitan Police scrutiny and fresh allegations about his conduct and finances, which have not been confirmed.
- Coverage also reports knock-on effects for Sarah Ferguson’s styling and claims Andrew has maintained HRH courtesies inside Royal Lodge, assertions not verified by the palace.