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Prince Andrew

Nancy Drew — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:55:21 GMT

is being stripped of his Title Prince over the Epstein issue if anyone is interested. About time IMO. CNN is where I saw this. Interesting times.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:03:22 GMT

Just read this on US Weekly as well. He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

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haddon9 — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:03:27 GMT

I wonder if he gets to continue to live in that royal mansion?

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tansy — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:03:59 GMT

@Nancy Drew wrote:
is being stripped of his Title Prince over the Epstein issue if anyone is interested. About time IMO. CNN is where I saw this. Interesting times.

I hope this spreads to all of the guilty parties.

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tansy — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:05:24 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
I wonder if he gets to continue to live in that royal mansion?

I read that he has been asked to leave but is angling for other homes owned by royals. Cheeky booger.

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Snowpuppy — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:23:46 GMT

Let us know when they strip him of something meaningful.

Like his bank account.

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Venezia — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:54:00 GMT

Prince Andrew can only be "stripped" of his title of Prince by an Act of Parliament.

As for his other titles, he has voluntarily stepped back from using them; they have not been removed, other than the military titles and patronages, which were returned to Queen Elizabeth II for distribution to others, as she saw fit.

The subject of hereditary titles is complex.

"Last Friday, Andrew announced that he would stop using one of his titles, the Duke of York, a step he took under pressure from his brother Charles. But he did not formally lose either the dukedom or the title of prince, to which he is entitled under a 1917 royal prerogative, known as a Letters Patent.

Under that decree, issued by King George V, the title of prince or princess is limited to the child of a monarch, the child of the sons of a monarch, and the eldest living son of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales, the heir to the throne.

Amending the Letters Patent to strip Andrew of his title is possible, experts have said, but it would be such a grave, unusual step that it would probably happen only if the king and the government agreed in advance."

I'm not sure where CNN got its information from? Has the British Parliament, indeed, issued such a decree?

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ETA: Wow, it looks like Charles and Camilla have acted to start the process of removing his titles, which is their prerogative. Charles has sent a Royal Warrant to the Lord Chancellor. I think that's it for "Prince Andrew". Time to move to Dubai, if they'll still have him.

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Coastalcarolina — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:50:11 GMT

@Venezia, it is being reported that Buckingham Palace has issued the statement that the King has started proceedings to take away his title of Prince.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:53:08 GMT

OH WELL

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Laura14 — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:57:48 GMT

If he wants a new one, I'm sure there are a few choice monikers for him already.

And it wouldn't surprise me if he potentially gets welcomed here. Wait for it...

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:38:54 GMT

@Coastalcarolina wrote:
@Venezia, it is being reported that Buckingham Palace has issued the statement that the King has started proceedings to take away his title of Prince.

@Coastalcarolina

If the queen has children, aren't they automatically a prince or princess? I don't think it's a designation that can be given or taken away.

No secret here that I'm no fan of the royals. Most of them are useless aristocrats with too much time (and resources) on their hands.

I don't know what Andrew did before his mother paid off that VG lawsuit for him and removed his titles, but I DO blame his mother for not reining him in more earlier in life. I guess perhaps she was too busy doing her "duty" to be bothered with her children?

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Coastalcarolina — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:41:46 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Coastalcarolina wrote:
@Venezia, it is being reported that Buckingham Palace has issued the statement that the King has started proceedings to take away his title of Prince.

@Coastalcarolina

If the queen has children, aren't they automatically a prince or princess? I don't think it's a designation that can be given or taken away.

No secret here that I'm no fan of the royals. Most of them are useless aristocrats with too much time (and resources) on their hands.

I don't know what Andrew did before his mother paid off that VG lawsuit for him and removed his titles, but I DO blame his mother for not reining him in more earlier in life.

I just saw it on YouTube channel. It seems that there are a lot of rules about the titles and such. I certainly am not an authority on the subject by any stretch 😊. It stated that both Princess Eugenie and Beatrice will keep their titles.

He is going to have to leave his Royal Lodge at some point. But it said he would move to Sandringham Estate. Still luxurious though.😏

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geezerette — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:41:48 GMT

The statement from Buckingham Palace in full:

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.

[Source: bbc news]

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shoekitty — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:42:50 GMT

He can always be addressed as, "Andrew , third child of deceased Queen Elizabeth"

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Nancy Drew — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:48:26 GMT

@tansy wrote:

@Nancy Drew wrote:
is being stripped of his Title Prince over the Epstein issue if anyone is interested. About time IMO. CNN is where I saw this. Interesting times.
I hope this spreads to all of the guilty parties.

@tansy Of course.

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shoekitty — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:49:37 GMT

@Coastalcarolina wrote:

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Coastalcarolina wrote:
@Venezia, it is being reported that Buckingham Palace has issued the statement that the King has started proceedings to take away his title of Prince.

@Coastalcarolina

If the queen has children, aren't they automatically a prince or princess? I don't think it's a designation that can be given or taken away.

No secret here that I'm no fan of the royals. Most of them are useless aristocrats with too much time (and resources) on their hands.

I don't know what Andrew did before his mother paid off that VG lawsuit for him and removed his titles, but I DO blame his mother for not reining him in more earlier in life.
I just saw it on YouTube channel. It seems that there are a lot of rules about the titles and such. I certainly am not an authority on the subject by any stretch 😊. It stated that both Princess Eugenie and Beatrice will keep their titles.

He is going to have to leave his Royal Lodge at some point. But it said he would move to Sandringham Estate. Still luxurious though.😏

@Coastalcarolina many of those estates look good, and grounds are luscious! But bathrooms, plumbing and comfort as far as heating and cooling are ancient. Plumbing is Jimmy-rigged half the time. It is expensive upkeep on those places. Not like here. Shower spigots are 1/2 " wide sometimes. lol I imagine some have been modernized, but I heard many of the old palaces, estates and grounds are very remedial

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Linmo — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:04:54 GMT

According to the People article that I read, the King is using his Royal Prerogative, which allows him to manage certain royal titles and honors without involving Parliament.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:17:04 GMT

@shoekitty wrote:
@Coastalcarolina wrote:

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Coastalcarolina wrote:
@Venezia, it is being reported that Buckingham Palace has issued the statement that the King has started proceedings to take away his title of Prince.

@Coastalcarolina

If the queen has children, aren't they automatically a prince or princess? I don't think it's a designation that can be given or taken away.

No secret here that I'm no fan of the royals. Most of them are useless aristocrats with too much time (and resources) on their hands.

I don't know what Andrew did before his mother paid off that VG lawsuit for him and removed his titles, but I DO blame his mother for not reining him in more earlier in life.
I just saw it on YouTube channel. It seems that there are a lot of rules about the titles and such. I certainly am not an authority on the subject by any stretch 😊. It stated that both Princess Eugenie and Beatrice will keep their titles.

He is going to have to leave his Royal Lodge at some point. But it said he would move to Sandringham Estate. Still luxurious though.😏
@Coastalcarolina many of those estates look good, and grounds are luscious! But bathrooms, plumbing and comfort as far as heating and cooling are ancient. Plumbing is Jimmy-rigged half the time. It is expensive upkeep on those places. Not like here. Shower spigots are 1/2 " wide sometimes. lol I imagine some have been modernized, but I heard many of the old palaces, estates and grounds are very remedial

@shoekitty

The royal holdings and personal assets are in the billions, thanks to the taxpayers and greedy royals.

With all that money, why can't they upgrade plumbing ... even a little at a time?

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kaydee50 — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:24:59 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 Agree 100%. He was born to a queen. I would think that makes him a prince regardless of what he's done. And Liz may have been regarded highly by her subjects but except for perhaps Anne she seems to be a failure as a mother.

Also agree that "royalty" is obsolete.

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tansy — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:34:18 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 Agree 100%. He was born to a queen. I would think that makes him a prince regardless of what he's done. And Liz may have been regarded highly by her subjects but except for perhaps Anne she seems to be a failure as a mother.

Also agree that "royalty" is obsolete.

The queen deserves credit for how she led by example during WWII but otherwise not so much. I doubt she had a model childhood.