King Charles III has begun a “formal process” to strip his brother, Prince Andrew, of his titles, who will now be addressed as André Mountbatten Windsor.
A statement issued this Thursday, October 30, by Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British King, said that the monarch “today began a formal process to withdraw Prince Andrew’s status, titles and decorations.”
At stake are the titles of prince, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, Baron Killyleagh and the status of His Royal Highness, as well as decorations such as the Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.
However, this measure does not affect the daughters of Charles III’s brother, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who maintain their titles.
The process of removing the titles will be carried out through royal warrants to the Lord Chancellor, who is Minister for Justice, avoiding the need to debate and approve legislation in parliament.
The King’s brother had already voluntarily renounced the use of his titles two weeks ago.
This situation was triggered by reports of friendship with American tycoon Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sexual crimes against minors, and by allegations made by American Virginia Giuffre that she was forced to have sexual relations with André when she was 17 years old.
These cases weakened André’s position in British public opinion.
In the statement, it is also announced that the lease on the mansion he occupies on the Windsor Castle estate will be revoked and that he will move “to alternative private accommodation”.
“These reprimands are considered necessary, although he [André] continue to deny the accusations”, said the informative note.
“Their Majesties wish to make it clear that their thoughts and their deepest solidarity have been, and will continue to be, with the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse”, the statement further highlighted.
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