Yes, Buckingham Palace confirmed on October 30, 2025, that King Charles III has formally initiated the process to strip Prince Andrew of his remaining royal titles, including the style of “His Royal Highness” and the hereditary title of “Prince.” He will henceforth be referred to simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the family surname used by non-titled royals.
Key Details from the Announcement:
- Title Revocation: This follows Andrew’s earlier voluntary surrender of military affiliations and public duties in 2019, amid allegations of sexual assault linked to Jeffrey Epstein (which he has denied). The decision aims to further distance the monarchy from the scandal.
- Residence Change: Andrew has been given notice to vacate Royal Lodge, his Windsor residence since 2002, and relocate to a smaller property on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. He must surrender the lease by early 2026.
- Rationale: Palace sources cited “ongoing reputational damage” to the monarchy as the primary driver, with no financial support for his new residence beyond existing private means.
This move has sparked mixed reactions: supporters praise it as long-overdue accountability, while critics argue it’s a belated PR exercise. Andrew, 85, is not expected to appeal the decision. For the official statement, Buckingham Palace directed inquiries to their website, but no full transcript was released publicly as of October 31.