Prince Andrew behind Lilibet, 4, and Archie, 6, in order of succession after King Charles' big move

King Charles III has stripped his brother Andrew of his royal titles days after new revelations about his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Updated on: Oct 31, 2025, 06:46:59 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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King Charles III has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his royal titles days after new revelations about his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. The 65-year-old has also been asked to move out of his Windsor home to an ‘alternative private accommodation’ as soon as possible.

Andrew and Britain's King Charles III leave following a Requiem Mass, a Catholic funeral service, for the late Katharine, Duchess of Kent (AFP)

"Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor," Buckingham Palace said, adding Charles had begun the formal process to remove all his brother's titles.

The statement comes after renewed accusations of sexual assault made by one of Jeffrey Epstein's main accusers, Virginia Giuffre, against Andrew, who has denied the charges. Giuffre died by suicide in April. She was 41 years old.

"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the palace said.

"Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse," it added.

Giuffre's family told BBC that ‘today, she declares a victory’.

"Today, an ordinary American girl from an ordinary American family brought down a British prince with her truth and extraordinary courage," they added.

“Virginia Roberts Giuffre, our sister, a child when she was sexually assaulted by Andrew, never stopped fighting for accountability for what had happened to her and countless other survivors like her.”

Despite being stripped of his title, Andrew is still in line for the throne. He is eighth, behind four-year-old Lilibet and Archie, 6.

The order of succession to the King

1. The Prince of Wales (William)

2. Prince George of Wales

3. Princess Charlotte of Wales

4. Prince Louis of Wales

5. The Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry)

6. Prince Archie of Sussex

7. Princess Lilibet of Sussex

8. Andrew

(With AFP inputs)

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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