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King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of Styles and Honours, Orders Move to Sandringham

Under 1917 rules, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie keep HRH despite their father's change in status.

Overview

  • Palace proceedings mean the former Prince Andrew will be styled Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following the removal of his styles, titles and honours.
  • Andrew will vacate Royal Lodge and relocate to a property on the Sandringham estate, with future accommodation privately funded by the King, according to PEOPLE.
  • The Government was consulted and supported the decision as constitutionally proper, with Andrew not objecting and the Prince of Wales and wider family understood to back the move.
  • Former royal press secretary Ailsa Anderson told PEOPLE the fallout is likely to have a "devastating effect" on Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
  • Beatrice remains a Counsellor of State able to carry out constitutional duties, and a recent Riyadh event highlighted title sensitivities when her name tag used an outdated styling.