Prince Andrew latest: Andrew to lose his prince title and move out of Royal Lodge
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The King has taken the dramatic decision to formally strip his brother Andrew of his Prince and Duke of York titles and HRH style, a move that ends his public life.
The disgraced royal will effectively have the status of a commoner and will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, after Virginia Giuffre’s devastating memoir of sexual abuse and his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein led to his downfall.
It is understood that although Andrew denies the accusations, Buckingham Palace considers that there have been “serious lapses of judgment”.
The statement from the palace said: “These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.
“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.”
Andrew will move to a property on the Sandringham Estate, it’s understood. Any future accommodation will be privately funded by the King.
The family of Ms Giuffre, who died in April, said the move was a victory for her and that she “brought down a prince with her truth and extraordinary courage”.
Tory leader acknowledges it must have been ‘difficult’ for the King to take steps against his sibling
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said it must have been “very difficult” for the King to take the steps against his sibling, but that it was right for the public not to tolerate sexual abuse allegations.
Speaking on an LBC Radio phone-in, she said: “I’ve been following this story more about a family. It’s a very sad state of affairs.
“I think that the King has clearly felt that this is the right decision for the royal family. It must have been a very difficult thing for him to have done. I mean, having to do that to your own brother.
“But the standards and expectations in society now are very high. People expect to see the very highest levels of integrity.
“And I’m afraid the whole Jeffrey Epstein saga and everyone it has touched, from Prince Andrew to Peter Mandelson, has just shown that the public has no truck whatsoever with any kind of sexual abuse, sexual offences, especially of minors. And I think that that’s quite right.”
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said it was right the public have zero tolerance for sexual abuse (Lucy North/PA) (PA Wire)
Rebecca Whittaker30 October 2025 23:30
‘This is a moment that is unprecedented in history,’ said Giuffre’s brother
Virginia Giuffre’s brother lauded the removal of Andrew’s prince and HRH titles as “a moment that is unprecedented in history”.
Sky Roberts told BBC Newsnight his late sister would be “so proud”.
“He’s just Andrew,” he said. “He’s no longer a prince, and she (Ms Giuffre) would be, she is celebrating from the heavens right now, saying I did it.”
He broke down in tears before adding: “This normal girl from a normal family has taken down a prince. We are so proud of her.
“Her survivors are proud of her, her sisters. This is a moment that is unprecedented in history.”
Rebecca Whittaker30 October 2025 23:19
‘It’s not enough, we have to have some sort of investigation,’ Virginia Giuffre’s brother said
Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Sky Roberts thanked Charles for the Buckingham Palace statement that mentioned “thoughts and utmost sympathies” with “victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse”.
Mr Roberts said: “But it’s not enough, it’s not enough, we have to have some sort of investigation that goes further into this.
“I mean he’s (Andrew) still walking around a free man.
“I commend the King, I think he’s doing an amazing job as a world leader, setting a precedent, but we need to take it one more step further: he (Andrew) needs to be behind bars, period.”
Rebecca Whittaker30 October 2025 23:18
Watch: Andrew to lose his prince title and move out of Royal LodgePrince Andrew latest: Andrew to lose his prince title and move out of Royal Lodge
Rebecca Whittaker30 October 2025 23:15
Giuffre’s sister-in-law says the King is setting a ‘precedent for the rest of the world’
Virginia Giuffre’s sister-in-law Amanda told BBC Newsnight King Charles is “setting a precedent for the rest of the world leaders out there to actually come forward and say even if it is my brother I’m going to hold him to account because I believe survivors”.
But she added Andrew will still be “walking around a free man” and called for a further investigation.
Rebecca Whittaker30 October 2025 23:12
Victim’s bravery has changed history, says lawyer
Sigrid McCawley, a lawyer for Virginia Giuffre during her civil sex assault case against Prince Andrew, said the King stripping Andrew’s titles was a “tipping point”.
She said: “The voice of Virginia Giuffre has changed history. Her bravery, determination and resilient spirit has led to this defining moment.
“As we account for the tipping point significance of the King stripping the title Prince from his brother Andrew, it should be a lesson for all to listen, hear and believe survivors of abuse.”
Virginia Giuffre (Crime+Investigation)
Jane Dalton30 October 2025 22:55
Giuffre’s family say it is a ‘bittersweet moment’
Virginia Giuffre’s brother Sky has said Andrew being stripped of his titles is a “bittersweet moment.”
Sky told BBC Newsnight: “It’s a bittersweet moment, we feel like its a very vindicating moment for our sister but its also very surreal.”
Ms Giuffres’s sister-in-law Amanda added that she “broke down” when she heard the news. She said Virginia “didn’t get a chance to see this in her lifetime, but everything she fought for wasn’t in vain. It truly is a moment for her and all survivors”.
Rebecca Whittaker30 October 2025 22:45
Sir Ed Davey says the King is doing the ‘right’ thing
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Charles is doing the “absolutely right” thing.
He added: “It’s clear that Andrew’s position had become totally untenable, having disgraced his office and embarrassed the country.
“This is an important step towards rebuilding trust in our institutions and drawing a line under this whole sorry saga.”
Rebecca Whittaker30 October 2025 22:33
Royal historian says it’s the moment the Royals ‘hoped would never come’
Andrew being stripped of his titles is the moment the Royal Family “hoped would never come”, Royal Historian Sarah Gristwood said.
Speaking on BBC World Service’s Newshour programme, she said: “The fact they have moved so decisively shows just how seriously they take the story and the damage it could do to the monarchy as a whole”.
“It’s only now that it’s become apparent that Andrew has to be a pariah, that he can never have a place in Royal circles again,” she added.
Rebecca Whittaker30 October 2025 22:25
Beatrice and Eugenie to retain titles
Prince Andrew’s daughters will remain in the royal fold after the King began the formal process to strip him of his titles.
As daughters of the son of a Sovereign, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will retain their titles in line with King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917.
The sisters will be welcome to join the gathering at Sandringham for Christmas and other royal family events, it is understood.
Prince William “pressured” princesses Eugenie and Beatrice to encourage their father to leave Royal Lodge, it’s been reported.
Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Beatrice of York and Andrew (Getty)
Jane Dalton30 October 2025 22:00