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UK Moves to Strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of Final Naval Honor as Palace Orders Royal Lodge Exit

Officials say the step follows the King’s effort to distance the monarchy after new disclosures about his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the Royal Family's Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene's church, as the Royals take residence at the Sandringham estate in eastern England, Britain December 25, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince Andrew, Duke of York and King Charles III attend Katharine, Duchess of Kent's Requiem Mass service at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Who’s Paying For Prince Andrew’s New Life At Sandringham — And Why King Charles’s Decision Could Shape The Future Of The Monarchy’s Finances

Overview

  • Defence Secretary John Healey said ministers, guided by the King, are working to remove Andrew’s last honorary military rank of vice-admiral.
  • Buckingham Palace has begun formally removing his style, titles and honours, confirming he will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
  • Formal notice has been served to surrender his Royal Lodge lease, with a move to privately funded accommodation on the Sandringham estate planned after Christmas.
  • UK media report the King approved a six‑figure one‑off payment and is prepared to personally fund an annual stipend to support the relocation.
  • Renewed pressure follows newly released 2010 emails showing contact with Jeffrey Epstein after his release and invitations from US House Oversight members for Andrew to give evidence.