Prince Andrew was stripped of his title of “Prince” on 30 October 2025, when Buckingham Palace announced he would henceforth be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Quick Scoop: when was Prince Andrew stripped of his title?

Key date and what changed

  • On 30 October 2025, Buckingham Palace issued a statement confirming that King Charles III had initiated the formal process to remove Prince Andrew’s royal styles and titles.
  • From that announcement, he is officially referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, losing the style “Prince,” the “His Royal Highness” status, and remaining royal honours.

How we got there (brief context)

  • This step followed years of public and media pressure over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and renewed scrutiny from books, interviews, and polls showing strong public support for stripping his titles.
  • Before October 2025, he had already stepped back from royal duties and relinquished many roles, but the 30 October move was described as an unprecedented, final break with his status as a prince.

Mini timeline

  1. Earlier years: Growing scandal and withdrawal from public royal duties. Public criticism intensifies around Epstein links.
  1. Early October 2025: Reports and commentary highlight that he may lose remaining titles, amid renewed pressure on the monarchy.
  1. 30 October 2025: Palace statement confirms he is stripped of the title “Prince” and other honours and will leave Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Title change at a glance (HTML table)

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Period Name / Style Status
Before 30 Oct 2025 Prince Andrew, Duke of York (HRH) Retained birthright “Prince” title despite reduced public role.
From 30 Oct 2025 Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Stripped of “Prince”, HRH, and remaining royal honours following Buckingham Palace announcement.

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