🔗 Share this article King Charles Formally Strips Andrew of HRH Style and Prince Title Through a decisive move, King Charles has officially removed Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his Royal Highness attribute and his title of prince. These alterations were made official by issuing royal documents under the Great Seal of the Realm, which were recorded in the Gazette. The entry stated: “The king has been graciously inclined by letters patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 3 November 2025 to declare that the individual in question shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the honorific status of ‘Prince of the realm’.” A separate record affirmed the stripping of the Duke of York from the peerage list, effective immediately. The notice stated: “His Majesty has been pleased by royal warrant under his signature dated 30 October 2025 to instruct his government minister to cause the titleholder to be struck from the peerage roll.” Context of the Royal Action The move follows increasing controversy over Andrew's links to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, including the posthumous publication of a memoir by Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre claimed that she was sexually abused by the former prince after being trafficked by Epstein, claims that Mountbatten Windsor has always strenuously denied. Mechanism of Removing Titles The king utilized his monarchical powers—recognized rights held by the sovereign—following consultation with Cabinet Office officials, rather than through parliamentary means. Royal instruments and royal warrants are instruments of this authority, used to grant or remove honors and styles. Since the HRH style is conferred by letters patent, it can be revoked through the same process. Further Actions and Support After the palace statement, the senior legal official was directed to draft the required paperwork for the title removals. The decision also involves Mountbatten Windsor giving up his lease on Royal Lodge, a 30-room Crown Estate property where he has lived for twenty years. Officials fully supported the monarch's move. Exception Despite the loss of titles, it was confirmed that Andrew will retain his Falklands service medal, granted for his role as a Sea King helicopter co-pilot during the Falklands conflict.