In a stunning move, King Charles has stripped his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of all royal titles and privileges, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. The decision effectively ends Andrew’s status as “Prince,” leaving him to be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The king also ordered him to vacate his official residence, the Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate, as the palace moves to further distance the royal family from his long-standing links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

According to details obtained by Jocomms from Buckingham Palace’s statement, the 65-year-old former Duke of York has been formally served notice to surrender his lease and will relocate to private accommodation on the Sandringham estate in eastern England. The announcement follows growing public pressure and scrutiny over Andrew’s past associations, which have severely tarnished the monarchy’s reputation. Earlier this month, the disgraced royal was also stripped of his Duke of York title, signaling an intensifying effort by the crown to draw a firm line.

The king’s decision — taken while he continues treatment for cancer — is being described as one of the most decisive and unprecedented actions against a senior royal in modern British history. As Andrew retreats from public life and royal privilege, one question now hangs in the air — can the House of Windsor ever fully escape the shadow of scandal? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.