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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.
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.
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."
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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.
