King Charles has formally stripped Prince Andrew of his royal title, honours, and privileges.
He will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The decision comes alongside the termination of his Royal Lodge lease, forcing him to vacate his Windsor residence.
Palace sources say the move follows “serious lapses of judgement” tied to the Epstein scandal.
Beyond a personal punishment, it marks a symbolic moment: the monarchy is severing royal birthright from moral immunity.
For the first time in modern history, a senior royal has been publicly and legally dethroned in name and status, ending “Prince Andrew” for good.
Buckingham Palace has punctured the myth that Andrew’s “cast-iron” Royal Lodge lease could protect him forever.
Relocation to Sandringham, privately funded by the King, keeps security manageable while signalling zero tolerance over Epstein ties.
Expect wider reviews of legacy leases and perks across the royal estate.
