Amid allegations linking him to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal titles on Thursday and had to leave his residence at the Windsor estate to move to a private establishment.
A statement released by Buckingham Palace says the brother of Andrew and King Charles III has decided to strip him of all his royal titles and honors.
His Majesty has this day directed a formal process be initiated to remove the style, titles, and honors of Prince Andrew.
Prince Andrew to Vacate his Official Residence
Prince Andrew will henceforth be referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. To date, his lease on Royal Lodge has provided him with legal protection to remain in residence.
Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease, and he will move to alternative private accommodation.
Their Majesties would like to emphasize that their thoughts and deepest sympathies have been, and will continue to be, with the victims and survivors of all types of abuses.
Where Will Prince Andrew and His Ex-Wife Relocate Next?
It was announced that Prince Andrew, formerly known as the Duke of York, currently resides at Royal Lodge with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson; the two will relocate to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk County from their residence at Windsor Estate.
The Sandringham Estate is also reportedly privately owned by King Charles III, and the king will fund his brother’s stay at the estate.
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Why Prince Andrew Had Relinquished Most of His Titles?
Notably, Prince Andrew had just relinquished most of his titles a few days prior amidst claims that linked him to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
On October 17th, he gave up his Duke of York title, citing the accusations against him, though he has continued to deny any wrongdoing.
“I will therefore no longer use the title or the honors that have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me,” he had said in a statement.
One of the survivors of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal sued Prince Andrew in 2021 for allegedly sexually abusing her as a teen, after she was “trafficked” to him by Epstein. A few years later, she died by suicide.
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