Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Palace Confirms Andrew Keeps Campaign Medals as Title-Stripping Drive Intensifies

Ministers are moving to remove his honorary vice-admiral status.

Overview

  • Buckingham Palace confirmed Andrew may retain his Falklands medal and other campaign decorations, a stance welcomed by Falklands veterans who argue earned medals should not be withdrawn.
  • King Charles has formally set in motion the removal of Andrew’s style, titles and honours and has notified him to give up the Royal Lodge tenancy.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey said the government is working to strip Andrew of his remaining honorary rank of vice-admiral.
  • Palace and UK media reports say he has been told to relocate to private accommodation at Sandringham and could receive a six‑figure support package from the King, which has not been independently confirmed.
  • Sarah Ferguson must also leave the Royal Lodge and is reported to be struggling and planning solo memoirs, while Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie retain their styles and Beatrice has taken on a new deputy role with the Outward Bound charity.