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King Charles Moves to Strip Prince Andrew of Titles and Serves Notice to Surrender Royal Lodge Lease

The palace acted after renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Overview

  • Buckingham Palace said he will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and will move to private accommodation, noting he denies the allegations and expressing sympathies to abuse survivors.
  • Formal notice was issued to surrender his Royal Lodge lease; documents show he took a 75‑year term in 2003 for £1 million and has paid a nominal peppercorn rent while funding refurbishments.
  • The Public Accounts Committee has requested value‑for‑money explanations from the Crown Estate and the Treasury regarding the lease, setting a November 28 response deadline.
  • Several outlets report he is expected to relocate to the Sandringham estate, though the palace has not confirmed his next residence.
  • Campaign group Republic has instructed specialist lawyers to examine a potential private prosecution over alleged offenses, which he denies.