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King Charles Strips Duke of York of Royal Titles

11/6/2025

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former Duke of York, was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles.
He must now bow to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who retain their titles.
Previously, he stepped back from public duties amid scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The royal family has no strict greetings rules, but tradition dictates that men bow and women curtsy when meeting royals.

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Story summary

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former Duke of York, was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles.
He must now bow to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who retain their titles.
Previously, he stepped back from public duties amid scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The royal family has no strict greetings rules, but tradition dictates that men bow and women curtsy when meeting royals.