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Charles Strips Andrew of Royal Status by Warrant and Tells Him to Leave Royal Lodge

The decision underscores an effort to protect the monarchy by preserving Beatrice and Eugenie’s HRH under the 1917 Letters Patent.

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.