Overview

• Prince William will pursue legislation to strip Prince Andrew of his princely title and exclude him from major royal ceremonies, possibly including his coronation.
• The proposal follows new allegations of widespread sexual misconduct and financial recklessness laid out in Andrew Lownie’s biography Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York.
• Prince Andrew has lived privately since 2019, with his security withdrawn in 2022, his allowance cut in late 2024, and no public duties or financial support.
• Potential legal routes include a Private Members’ Bill, a new parliamentary act or issuing Letters Patent to formalize the removal of his titles.
• William’s approach represents a break with the monarchy’s long-standing ‘never complain, never explain’ policy in favor of more proactive reputation management.