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UK to Strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of Final Honorary Naval Rank

Ministers say they will act on the King’s wishes to remove the vice-admiral title, with a decision on his medals still to come.

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)
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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 the government is working to remove Andrew’s honorary vice-admiral rank, calling the move guided by the King.
  • The step follows last week’s palace action initiating the removal of his style, titles and honours, with the former prince now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
  • Buckingham Palace has served notice to end his Royal Lodge lease, and he is set to relocate to privately funded accommodation on the Sandringham estate.
  • Newly released US court emails show he told Jeffrey Epstein in 2010 that it would be good to catch up in person after Epstein’s release from jail.
  • A posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre repeats allegations he denies, while reports say a six-figure payment and a possible annual stipend are being negotiated as part of his relocation arrangements.