In a historic move, King Charles III has stripped his brother, Prince Andrew, of his princely title and residence, signaling a decisive step to protect the monarchy from the escalating scandal surrounding Andrew’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision, announced on Friday, marks the first time in over a century that a British prince has been stripped of his title, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Andrew, now to be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, will vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle and relocate to a more secluded property on the Sandringham Estate, funded by the king. The move comes as pressure mounts on Andrew to address questions from both British politicians and U.S. authorities regarding his finances and his relationship with Epstein. Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s family, who accused Andrew of sexual abuse, praised the king’s decision, calling it a victory for justice. Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, alleged she was exploited by Andrew and other powerful men as part of Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. Despite Andrew’s repeated denials, the palace emphasized that the censures were necessary to uphold the monarchy’s integrity and expressed sympathy for victims of abuse. The British government welcomed the decision, with trade minister Chris Bryant stating that it reflects the public’s sentiment. Andrew’s removal of his Duke of York title earlier this month and the subsequent stripping of his princely status mark a dramatic fall from grace for the disgraced royal, who continues to face legal and public scrutiny.
Giuffre family welcomes Andrew’s fall from royal status but says he faces more questions
