King Charles strips Andrew of royal titles
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King Charles' ruthless move to banish his younger brother Andrew from public life was born of a desire to insulate a weakened monarchy before he passes
The house he refers to is Buckingham Palace, the official seat of the monarchy and where the Royal Standard flag now flies when his brother, King Charles III, is in residence. Andrew no longer has an office there. It is unclear when, or even if, he will set foot in the building again.
Andrew loses his style, title and honours, Buckingham Palace says in a statement, now becoming known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The palace also says Andrew has been served formal notice to surrender his lease on Royal Lodge, which had previously provided him with legal protection to continue living in the 30-room Windsor mansion.
LONDON (AP) — Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York and other honors after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines. The younger brother of King Charles III said he and the royal ...