King Charles III Strips Prince Andrew Of 'Prince' Title And Orders Eviction From Royal Lodge

London: King Charles III, the reigning monarch, in exercise of royal power, has moved ahead to sever his brother, Prince Andrew, from his last remaining hereditary honours. According to an official announcement from Buckingham Palace, the monarch has not only stripped all of Prince Andrew's remaining styles, titles, and honours, but has also ordered him to vacate his royal residence, Royal Lodge Mansion near Windsor Castle. 

Through a public declaration, the royal residence confirmed that Andrew's new designation will be Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, no longer holding the title of a Prince. As per information, the action is a direct consequence of revelations concerning Andrew’s ties to the convicted American sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. 

According to Buckingham Palace, the king's move is a response to Prince Andrew's serious lapses of judgment and his failure to cooperate with the administration. The palace stated that the king's thoughts and sympathies are with the victims and survivors of abuse.

Prince Andrew To Also Lose His Honours

As a result of the king's decision, Prince Andrew will no longer be known as His Royal Highness and will lose his titles, including Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killyleagh. He will also lose his honours, including the Order of the Garter and status as Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.

The move is termed as a massive blow to Prince Andrew's reputation, marking a dramatic fall from favour for the prince. Records said that it is rare for a member of the royal family to be stripped of their titles, and the decision is likely to be seen as a major embarrassment for the royal family.

The reports suggested that Prince Andrew's troubles began with his association with Epstein, which has been the subject of intense scrutiny. He has faced allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct, which he has consistently denied. However, his attempts to defend himself have been criticized, and his reputation has been severely damaged.

The king's decision is likely to be seen as a move to distance the royal family from Prince Andrew's scandalous behaviour. 

The reaction to the king's decision has been immediate, with many praising the move as a long-overdue response to Prince Andrew's behaviour. Virginia Roberts Giuffre, one of Epstein's victims, said that she was pleased by the decision, while her brother Skye Roberts said that it was a victory for his sister's truth and courage.

Prince Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will also have to vacate the Royal Lodge mansion, which she had been living in with Prince Andrew. 

Further details regarding the eviction of Prince Andrew are awaited.