Archive · 6 Nov 2025
King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of Royal Titles
Imagine Prince Andrew was like a special member of the Royal Family with a fancy name and title.
The King, who is his brother, decided that Andrew can no longer use his royal 'Highness' title or be called a Prince.
This means he's no longer officially a royal prince.
The King did this using special official papers, like a formal announcement.
Prince Andrew also has to give up his home, a big house on land owned by the royal family, where he's lived for a long time.
This all happened because of some bad things people have said Andrew was involved in.
King Charles has formally removed Prince Andrew's 'Royal Highness' style and title of 'Prince'.
The changes were enacted through letters patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, published in The Gazette.
Prince Andrew has also been removed from the roll of peerage as Duke of York via a royal warrant.
He will no longer be known by his royal titles and will be referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Prince Andrew must also relinquish his lease on the Royal Lodge, a Crown Estate property.
- Who
- King Charles III and Prince Andrew
- What
- King Charles III formally removed Prince Andrew's HRH style and prince title, and removed him from the roll of peerage as Duke of York.
- When
- November 3, 2025 (letters patent)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- Following the Jeffrey Epstein controversy (implied context).
- Date of Letters Patent
- November 3, 2025
- Date of Warrant for Peerage Removal
- October 30, 2025
- Andrew's New Name
- Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
- Andrew's Residence
- Royal Lodge, Windsor
- Duration of Residence
- 20 years