Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has officially been stripped of his “prince” title as he continues to make headlines for his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
Buckingham Palace announced in October 2025 that King Charles III had officially started the “formal” process to remove his brother’s “style, titles and honors” amid the fallout from his sexual assault scandal. Andrew’s name change went into effect immediately, and he will move out of the Royal Lodge as soon as time permits.
“His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence,” the statement from the palace read on Thursday. “Formal notice has today been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.”
The statement concluded, “These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him. Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
King Charles III is taking action to remove his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s royal titles six years after there were first allegations against the former duke. Us Weekly understands that Charles made a decision that would lead to the quickest way to remove the titles in light of up-to-date developments following Andrew’s scandal and ties […]
Us Weekly understands that Charles has the full support of the royal family where Andrew’s status is concerned. But what led to the drastic move?
Keep scrolling for a timeline of events:
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The Initial Allegations
The late Virginia Giuffre alleged in 2019 that she and Andrew had sexual relations in 2001 when she was underage. Andrew denied the accusations at the time, sitting down for an interview on BBC’s Newsnight to condemn the claims.
Following the interview, Andrew announced his decision to step down from his royal duties.
The Lawsuit
Two years after Giuffre’s allegations, she sued Andrew for sexual abuse. They settled outside of court for an undisclosed sum in 2022.
The Memoir
Five years after Giuffre’s initial allegations, she started making headlines once again. An excerpt from her posthumously released memoir, Nobody’s shorty, resurfaced her allegations against Andrew. (Giuffre died by suicide at age 41 in April 2025.)
Days before the book’s release, Andrew announced that he would be giving up his royal title in the wake of the scandal.
“I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life,” his statement read. “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must today go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honors which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”
Giuffre detailed more allegations about her apparent sexual experiences with both Andrew and Epstein in the book.
The Aftermath
Following the book’s release, Andrew’s name continued to make headlines with many wondering what would come of him after giving up his royal title. Some questioned Charles’ next move while others wondered if Andrew would be forced to move out of the home he’s been living in rent-free for 22 years.
While Charles conferred with his family, Us can confirm, the king made the decision about his brother himself. With Andrew being stripped of his prince title, he was also forced to move out of his home at the Royal Lodge. Us understands that Andrew will be relocating to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
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