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King Charles III has officially stripped Prince Andrew of his prince and Duke of York titles, documents from The Gazette, the UK's official public record, confirm. The titles were revoked through a Royal Warrant and a legal instrument known as Letters Patent, effective last Thursday. This decision follows intense scrutiny over Andrew's controversial ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

 

The swiftness of this action highlights the severity with which the King addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding his brother. Buckingham Palace had announced Andrew's departure from his Royal Lodge home in Windsor, reflecting the continued impact of Epstein-related scandals. Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, reportedly accepted the King's decision without objection.

 

The entry published in The Gazette reads:

"The King has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 3 November 2025 to declare that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of 'Royal Highness' and the titular dignity of 'Prince'."

 

Earlier this year, emails surfaced indicating Andrew's extended contact with Epstein, despite his earlier admissions. These revelations added to mounting pressure and calls for accountability from various quarters. Virginia Giuffre reiterated allegations against Andrew in a recent memoir, which he has consistently denied, according to a report by the BBC.

 

Looking ahead, Andrew's removal from royal duties and his stripped titles indicate a major change in his public role. This decisive action by King Charles is intended to distance the monarchy from any ongoing controversies. The Palace has not indicated any plans for reinstatement, signalling a permanent change in Andrew's status.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• King Charles III removed Prince Andrew's titles amid controversy.
• The official record confirms the use of Royal Warrants and Letters Patent.
• Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is adjusting to a new non-royal status.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-11-07

 

 

I hope Harry and Rachel are watching.

 

You're next...

 Charles himself has not behaved well in the past. His treatment of Diana when she was a young bride was not good, to put it mildly.

Just now, Thingamabob said:

 Charles himself has not behaved well in the past. His treatment of Diana when she was a young bride was not good, to put it mildly.

Tell all, did his marriage problems have anything to do with disrespecting the UK, as Andy did....🤔

13 minutes ago, transam said:

Tell all, did his marriage problems have anything to do with disrespecting the UK, as Andy did....🤔

Tell me how Andrew has disrespected the UK.

3 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Tell me how Andrew has disrespected the UK.

I don't have to, unless you've been living in a cave, if you have, go read the press.......🤗

 

Tell me what King Charles III did wrong to disrespect the UK....? ☺️

18 minutes ago, transam said:

I don't have to, unless you've been living in a cave, if you have, go read the press.......🤗

 

Tell me what King Charles III did wrong to disrespect the UK....? ☺️

I'm not aware that I said he did.

1 minute ago, Thingamabob said:

I'm not aware that I said he did.

So what has King Charles III done that is anything like Andrew shenanigans...😊

2 hours ago, transam said:

So what has King Charles III done that is anything like Andrew shenanigans...😊

 

2 hours ago, transam said:

So what has King Charles III done that is anything like Andrew shenanigans...😊

We don't know what Andrew has done. We do know that Charles cheated on his very young bride.

Good move. Because if more scandals come up, it could totally bring down the entire monarchy in the UK by global societal uproar. 

Shameful...

3 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

 Charles himself has not behaved well in the past. His treatment of Diana when she was a young bride was not good, to put it mildly.

Should we ponder if there is a difference between a guy cheating his spouse or treating her badly and the other one doing his stuff with underage girls ?

 

Neither are good, But on the scale of values, one may consider that the latter is worse maybe ? 

2 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

Should we ponder if there is a difference between a guy cheating his spouse or treating her badly and the other one doing his stuff with underage girls ?

 

Neither are good, But on the scale of values, one may consider that the latter is worse maybe ? 

Andrew continues to deny all allegations. Of course if, after all, he was intimate with Guiffre in the UK  she, being 17 at the time, was not underage.

1 hour ago, SingAPorn said:

Should we ponder if there is a difference between a guy cheating his spouse or treating her badly and the other one doing his stuff with underage girls ?

 

Neither are good, But on the scale of values, one may consider that the latter is worse maybe ? 

Underage girls?

 

Charles and Camilla were an item long before Diana turned up. You could say Diana was "the other woman".

8 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

Underage girls?

 

Charles and Camilla were an item long before Diana turned up. You could say Diana was "the other woman".

Diana didn't just 'turn up'. At 18 years old she was truly an English aristocrat with no previous intimate relationships. Camilla, meanwhile, was married while at the same time maintaining her relationship with Charles. I have no idea how Diana could be implied as being 'the other woman' in this situation.

Andrew said to Fergie, there is a 15 year old Escort available on eBay, Fergie replied, it's a car you Fat nonce, 

14 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

 

We don't know what Andrew has done. We do know that Charles cheated on his very young bride.

🤣.............You don't, well someone does because your Andy has lost everything, eh............🤣

9 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Diana didn't just 'turn up'. At 18 years old she was truly an English aristocrat with no previous intimate relationships. Camilla, meanwhile, was married while at the same time maintaining her relationship with Charles. I have no idea how Diana could be implied as being 'the other woman' in this situation.

She was the other woman as Charles and Camilla were and had been in a relationship for many years. However, Camilla was deemed unfit to be a future queen so Diana was hand picked to marry Charles. 

2 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

She was the other woman as Charles and Camilla were and had been in a relationship for many years. However, Camilla was deemed unfit to be a future queen so Diana was hand picked to marry Charles. 

Tell me something I/we don't know already.

On 11/7/2025 at 8:05 AM, JonnyF said:

I hope Harry and Rachel are watching.

 

You're next...

 

i hope trump is watching,he is next.

EASY COME.....

EASY GO.

 

This is NO BIG DEAL.

 

3 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Tell me something I/we don't know already.

I had to tell you as you appeared to not know, judging by your previous post.

Wrong prince

 

should have stripped harry and the cali ho

23 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

She was the other woman as Charles and Camilla were and had been in a relationship for many years. However, Camilla was deemed unfit to be a future queen so Diana was hand picked to marry Charles. 

Move on.

On 11/8/2025 at 2:54 PM, Thingamabob said:

 Charles himself has not behaved well in the past. His treatment of Diana when she was a young bride was not good, to put it mildly.

.....downright cruel actually.

Does this mean he is financially cut off as well?  The boy must have some fancy lifestyle standards that he won't be able to afford as a Tesco greeter.

IMO Andy should set up a website where he offers sex advice, with side hustles selling sex toys etc.  Harry and his could set up a high-end escort service, providing arm candy to the LA hoi-paloy: red carpet women at red carpet prices.