The King is initiating a formal process to remove Prince Andrew’s titles and honours. Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement that a notice has been served on Andrew to surrender his lease at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.
The King and Queen said that he will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. They added that their sympathies remain with the victims of abuse.
The statement said: “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.
“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. 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.
“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.”
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