King Charles III has removed Prince Andrew's royal title and ordered his eviction from the Royal Lodge in Windsor, England, according to a Buckingham Palace statement. The decision follows ongoing controversy surrounding Andrew's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Despite losing his title, Prince Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne, a hereditary position that cannot be altered without approval from the 14 other Commonwealth realms, including Canada, Australia, and Papua New Guinea, experts note.
Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, Andrew's daughters, will retain their royal titles and status. The change does not affect them, as their titles are independent of their father's current standing.
The Australian Monarchist League commented on the saga, stating that while Andrew was "extremely foolish" in his involvement with Epstein, he has never been criminally charged. The league noted that Andrew served as a war hero in the Falklands War but is now "a broken man."
Andrew's future residence is reportedly a property on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, but it remains unclear who will cover the security costs. The Royal Lodge currently has security paid for by Andrew, but the new home will require similar policing.
