The UK government has announced its decision to strip former Prince Andrew of his last remaining military title, the honorary rank of vice-admiral. This move follows King Charles III’s recent decision to revoke all of Andrew’s remaining royal titles and honors, a response to growing public outrage over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Defence Minister John Healey confirmed the decision during an interview with the BBC, stating that the government is acting under the guidance of the king. He also hinted at the possibility of Andrew losing his military medals, though no final decision has been made. Andrew, once celebrated for his service as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War, retired from active duty in 2001 after 22 years of service. His fall from grace began in 2022 when his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, stripped him of his honorary military titles after he was sued by Virginia Giuffre, Epstein’s primary accuser. Giuffre alleged in her memoir, published posthumously in October, that she was trafficked to have sex with Andrew on three occasions, including twice when she was just 17. Andrew has consistently denied these allegations. Buckingham Palace issued a strongly worded statement last Thursday, announcing that Andrew would no longer be referred to as a prince and would instead be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The statement emphasized that these measures were necessary and expressed the king and queen’s sympathy for victims of abuse. A friend of the royal couple described the statement as an unprecedented judgment on Andrew’s actions. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for the royal family, calling the situation tragic. The scandal has cast a long shadow over the British monarchy, with concerns about reputational damage growing. Camilla, the queen consort, has been a vocal advocate for abuse victims, and the royal family has increasingly prioritized amplifying the voices of survivors. The controversy has also reignited discussions about Andrew’s 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, where he defended his ties to Epstein and showed little empathy for the women involved. The latest developments mark a significant chapter in the ongoing fallout from Andrew’s association with Epstein, further distancing him from his former roles and titles.