Overview
- Defence Secretary John Healey told the BBC that ministers are working to remove Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s last honorary military rank of vice-admiral.
- Buckingham Palace previously said the King has begun a formal process to remove Andrew’s style, titles and honours, confirming he will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
- The palace said formal notice has been served to surrender the Royal Lodge lease, with a move planned to privately funded accommodation on the Sandringham estate.
- The Guardian reported the King approved a six-figure one-off payment and is prepared to fund an annual stipend for his brother following the relocation.
- US House Oversight Committee members have urged Andrew to provide testimony about Jeffrey Epstein, increasing external pressure for accountability.