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Palace Confirms Andrew Keeps Service Medals as Title and Royal Lodge Removal Proceeds

Ministers say his remaining honorary vice-admiral rank is now being addressed under the King's direction.

Overview

  • Buckingham Palace confirmed Andrew will retain his Falklands and other service medals, a position backed by veterans who argue the awards were earned through active duty.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey told the BBC that officials are working to remove Andrew’s last honorary military rank of vice-admiral.
  • The formal process to strip royal titles is underway and he will be styled as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
  • He has been told to surrender the Royal Lodge lease and move to private accommodation, with reports indicating a likely relocation to Sandringham and a six-figure support package from the King.
  • Reports describe Sarah Ferguson as struggling with the upheaval, with accounts citing panic and acute anxiety as she faces leaving the Royal Lodge.