Overview
- The defence secretary told the BBC the government is working to withdraw Andrew's honorary vice admiral rank at the King's request.
- Buckingham Palace said this week it began the formal process to remove his remaining titles and rescinded his Royal Lodge lease.
- British outlets report he will relocate to a smaller home on the Sandringham estate, with the move not expected before year-end.
- The Guardian and the Sun report a payment of about £558,000 tied to an eviction clause, with potential deductions for repairs.
- He remains eighth in the line of succession, while allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein continue to draw scrutiny and may prompt further statements, according to recent reporting.