The formal process to strip the 65-year-old of his remaining royal titles has commenced, and he will henceforth be referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

Andrew is set to vacate the Royal Lodge and relocate to Sandringham in Norfolk, one of King Charles’ two privately owned estates.

Prince Andrew has consistently and vehemently denied the allegations against him.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace announced:

“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.

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