The King has removed Prince Andrew’s remaining titles and will evict him from Royal Lodge.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the monarch’s younger brother would now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Confirming that Andrew will now surrender the lease on his Windsor home, the palace said the King and Queen wanted to make clear that their sympathies had always rested with the victims of abuse
The statement from Buckingham Palace in full:
His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles and honours of Prince Andrew.
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.
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.
