King Charles Begins Process to Strip Prince Andrew of Titles and End Royal Lodge Lease

Overview

• Buckingham Palace said Andrew will be publicly styled as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as his style, titles and honours are revoked.
• The palace served formal notice terminating his Royal Lodge lease, requiring him to vacate and move to private accommodation.
• Officials emphasized support for victims and survivors of abuse in explaining the action linked to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Andrew issued a brief statement denying wrongdoing and saying the step followed conversations with the King and other family members.
• Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will retain their titles, as prior controversies—including a 2022 settlement and separate findings about an alleged Chinese agent’s access—kept pressure on the monarchy.