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In a decisive action, the reigning monarch has officially stripped Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his HRH style and his title of prince.

These alterations were formalized by publishing royal documents under the official state seal, that have been published in the UK's official public record.

The entry declared: “His Majesty has been graciously inclined by royal instruments under the Great Seal dated 3 November 2025 to declare that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall cease to be entitled to possess the style, title or attribute of ‘HRH’ and the honorific status of ‘Prince’.”

Another record confirmed the stripping of the dukedom from the peerage list, with immediate effect.

The notice stated: “The king has been pleased to direct by warrant under his royal sign manual dated 30 October 2025 to instruct his secretary of state to cause the titleholder to be struck from the roll of the peerage.”

Background of the Royal Action

This move comes after mounting scrutiny over Andrew's connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, including the release of a memoir by Virginia Giuffre.

Giuffre alleged that she was assaulted by Andrew after being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, claims that Mountbatten Windsor has consistently denied.

Mechanism of Title Removal

Charles utilized his monarchical powers—accepted authorities held by the sovereign—after consultation with government advisers, rather than through legislative action.

Letters patent and warrants are instruments of this prerogative, used to grant or remove titles and honors.

Since the Royal Highness designation is conferred by letters patent, it can be withdrawn through the same process.

Additional Actions and Support

After the initial announcement, the lord chancellor was instructed to prepare the necessary documents for the title removals.

This action also includes Mountbatten Windsor giving up his lease on his Windsor residence, a thirty-room Crown Estate property where he has lived for two decades.

Officials fully supported the monarch's decision.

Retained Honor

In spite of the loss of titles, it was confirmed that Andrew will keep his South Atlantic medal, awarded for his role as a Sea King helicopter co-pilot during the Falklands War.