Andrew loses title and home. King Charles punishes his connections to Epstein

Britain's King Charles III has stripped his brother Prince Andrew of his title and ordered him to move out of his residence near Windsor Castle. The move is a consequence of Andrew's ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday that Andrew no longer has the right to use the title Duke of York and will henceforth be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Andrew, who repeatedly denies the allegations related to the Epstein case, has, according to the palace, committed “serious errors of judgment.” The decision to strip him of his titles and order him to vacate the luxurious Royal Lodge was made by King Charles with the support of the entire royal family, including Prince William.

The palace emphasized that it was thinking of “the victims and survivors of all forms of abuse.” The decision comes at a time when the media and Parliament are investigating Andrew's finances—in particular, the fact that he allegedly paid no rent for the 30-room property and financed renovations worth around €8.5 million.

Andrew is expected to move to private accommodation in eastern England.

(reuters, max)