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King Charles Strips Andrew of Royal Titles Amid Scandals

11/17/2025

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of Queen Elizabeth II, will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor after King Charles's decision.
He is no longer entitled to the style 'Royal Highness' or the title 'Prince'.
The Palace confirmed the change reflects an arrangement by Queen Elizabeth II that includes a hyphen in the surname.
The Gazette published the declaration.
The change follows Andrew's involvement in scandals related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Story summary

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of Queen Elizabeth II, will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor after King Charles's decision.
He is no longer entitled to the style 'Royal Highness' or the title 'Prince'.
The Palace confirmed the change reflects an arrangement by Queen Elizabeth II that includes a hyphen in the surname.
The Gazette published the declaration.
The change follows Andrew's involvement in scandals related to Jeffrey Epstein.