🔗 Share this article The Monarch Formally Removes Andrew of Royal Highness Title and Prince Title Through a definitive action, the reigning monarch has officially stripped the former Duke of York of his Royal Highness attribute and his princely title. These alterations were made official by issuing royal documents under the official state seal, which were published in the UK's official public record. The entry declared: “His Majesty has been graciously inclined by royal instruments under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 3 November 2025 to declare that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the designation of ‘HRH’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince’.” Another entry affirmed the removal of the dukedom from the roll of peerage, with immediate effect. It read: “His Majesty has been pleased by royal warrant under his signature dated 30 October 2025 to direct his government minister to cause the titleholder to be removed from the roll of the peerage.” Background of the Royal Action This decision comes after increasing scrutiny over Andrew's connections to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, exacerbated by the release of Virginia Giuffre's memoir. Giuffre claimed that she was assaulted by Andrew after being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, allegations that Mountbatten Windsor has consistently denied. Mechanism of Title Removal The king employed his royal prerogative—accepted authorities held by the monarch—following discussions with Cabinet Office officials, rather than through legislative action. Royal instruments and warrants are instruments of this authority, used to grant or revoke honors and styles. Because the Royal Highness designation is conferred by such documents, it can be revoked through the same instrument. Further Measures and Support Following the initial announcement, the senior legal official was directed to draft the required paperwork for the removal of titles. This action also includes Andrew relinquishing his tenancy on his Windsor residence, a thirty-room Crown Estate property where he has lived for twenty years. Officials fully supported the king's decision. Exception Despite the loss of titles, it was confirmed that Andrew will retain his Falklands service medal, granted for his service as a Sea King helicopter co-pilot during the Falklands conflict.