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October 2025
On October 17, Andrew introduced he was giving up his royal titles, together with Duke of York, after having discussions along with his household and the king.
“I've determined, as I at all times have, to place my responsibility to my household and nation first. I stand by my resolution 5 years in the past to face again from public life,” he stated in a press release to Us. “With His Majesty's settlement, we really feel I have to now go a step additional. I'll due to this fact now not use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I've stated beforehand, I vigorously deny the accusations in opposition to me.”
Charles started the “formal” course of to take away Andrew's “type, titles and honors” on October 30.
“Prince Andrew will now be often known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, up to now, offered him with authorized safety to proceed in residence,” Buckingham Palace stated in a press release to Us. “Formal discover has now been served to give up the lease and he'll transfer to various personal lodging. These censures are deemed vital, however the truth that he continues to disclaim the allegations in opposition to him.”
The assertion concluded, “Their Majesties want to clarify that their ideas and utmost sympathies have been, and can stay with, the victims and survivors of any and all types of abuse.”
That very same month, Us realized that Andrew had been given “formal discover” to vacate the Royal Lodge and “give up the lease,” to additional reduce ties amid his royal stepback. Andrew will relocate to Sandringham Property, Us confirmed.
