Prince Andrew has lost his royal status entirely as Buckingham Palace has confirmed his departure from Royal Lodge, his 30-bedroom mansion.
The Palace has announced that King Charles has initiated the process to strip Prince Andrew of all his formal titles, resulting in his new designation as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Prince Andrew will be leaving Royal Lodge and relocating to private accommodation within the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, funded by the King’s private resources.
In an official statement, the Palace declared the removal of Prince Andrew’s Style, Titles, and Honours. Despite his denial of the allegations against him, the Palace emphasized the necessity of these actions and expressed sympathy for abuse victims and survivors.
The future of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Prince Andrew’s daughters, has come into question following the scandal. While previous reports suggested Prince William’s involvement in urging his cousins to distance themselves from Prince Andrew, these claims were denied by royal sources.
The Palace has confirmed that Beatrice and Eugenie will maintain their titles as daughters of a Sovereign’s son under the Letters Patent of 1917. The sisters have faced increased public scrutiny due to their parents’ situation, with experts noting the challenges they are enduring.
Despite the upheaval, Beatrice and Eugenie have maintained a dignified silence, focusing on their families and careers. The sisters have limited their visits to Royal Lodge in light of recent events, signaling a shift in their relationship with their parents amidst the ongoing turmoil.
As the situation unfolds, Beatrice continues to show resilience despite moments of distress, as observed by body language experts. Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson celebrated her birthday discreetly, with Princess Eugenie notably refraining from public birthday wishes, indicating a possible distancing from her mother in the current circumstances.
