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October 2025
On October 17, Andrew announced he was giving up his royal titles, including Duke of York, after having discussions with his family and the king.
“I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life,” he said in a statement to Us. “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”
Charles began the “formal” process to remove Andrew’s “style, titles and honors” on October 30.
“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement to Us. “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
The statement concluded, “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
That same month, Us learned that Andrew had been given “formal notice” to vacate the Royal Lodge and “surrender the lease,” to further cut ties amid his royal stepback. Andrew will relocate to Sandringham Estate, Us confirmed.
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