Andrew Mountbatten Windsor: Prince Andrew loses Royal titles over Epstein links, to leave lodge

Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor after King Charles formally stripped him of his royal titles and residence over Epstein ties.

Updated on: Oct 31, 2025, 07:57:42 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Prince Andrew will not be known only as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, as the UK's Royal Family confirmed Thursday that he will be losing his Royal titles and residence over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Britain's Prince Andrew leaves King Edward VII hospital in London in 2012. (AP)

King Charles issued a statement on Thursday confirming that Prince Andrew's titles have been officially removed - and not just removed from usage. His children, however, will retain their titles, the Royal Family said. He will be moved from the Royal Lodge to a residence funded by the King.

"His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew," King Charles's statement read.

"Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him."

Also read: Andrew-Jeffrey Epstein row: Ex-prince loses all royal titles, but will retain two key perks

Concluding their statement, the Royal Family added that their “thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”

BBC News reported that Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who lived with him at the Royal Lodge, will move to the Sandringham Palace in Norfolk County. The expenses of their stay will be paid for by King Charles III, BBC reported.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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