After weeks of speculation, King Charles III has finally mademade the official decision to strip his younger brother, Prince Andrew’s,Andrew, of his royal titles. Buckingham Palace has announced that from hereon, he will be simply known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
It is a historic moment, and the first time in over a century that a senior member of the British royal family has lost every royal title, including ‘Prince’ and ‘His Royal Highness’. In the same bid, the 65-year-old royal will leave his long-time residence at Royal Lodge, Windsor. The decision comes after renewed public scrutiny of his ties to the late financier, Jeffrey Epstein.
What happens to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie now?
After the official announcement by the palace, many royal watchers have been curious about whether the removal of Prince Andrew’s royal titles will affect his daughters and whether it will be permanent or not. According to King George V’s 1917 Letters Patent, both Princess Beatrice and Eugenie will retain their titles and royal styles, regardless of their father’s situation. The document had previously clarified that the children of a monarch’s sons are eligible to be styled as ‘His or Her Royal Highness’ and hold the titles of Prince or Princess.
