King Charles has formally stripped Prince Andrew of all royal titles and honours, Buckingham Palace has announced.

The 76-year-old monarch’s move follows renewed legal pressure on the Duke of York, 65 – now to be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – as campaigners pursue a private prosecution over allegations linked to the Virginia Giuffre scandal.

In a statement issued by Buckingham Palace on Thursday (30.10.25) evening, a spokesperson said: “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.

“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will m

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