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King Charles Finalizes Removal of Andrew’s Titles as U.S. Inquiry Seeks Interview

External scrutiny is prompting a palace reset that reallocates duties, patronages, housing.

Overview

  • Letters Patent dated November 3 and published in The Gazette formally strip Andrew of the HRH style and the dignity of prince, and the palace has served notice to surrender his Royal Lodge lease with a move to private accommodation reported on the Sandringham estate.
  • Members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee requested a transcribed interview from Andrew as part of their Epstein probe, with a response sought by November 20, and UK officials including the prime minister said he should consider cooperating.
  • Princess Beatrice was appointed Deputy Patron of The Outward Bound Trust, joining the Duke of Edinburgh as Royal Patron as the charity’s royal ties are reorganized.
  • Beatrice and Princess Eugenie retain their HRH and princess titles under established rules and were photographed together in London in their first joint public outing since the palace actions.
  • During his Brazil trip, Prince William sidestepped questions about the scandal, as reporting attributed a behind-the-scenes push for decisive steps to him and the Princess of Wales.