Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the birth name of Andrew Albert Christian Edward, formerly known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, a member of the British royal family who lost his titles and now uses his family surname rather than a princely style.

Who he is (quick overview)

  • Third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
  • Younger brother of King Charles III.
  • Born 19 February 1960 at Buckingham Palace in London.
  • Father of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie (with his ex‑wife Sarah, Duchess of York).

For most of his life he was publicly known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York; “Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor” is essentially the same person, referred to by his family surname (Mountbatten‑Windsor is the combined surname used by many descendants of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip).

Why he is in the news

In recent years, Andrew has been at the center of major controversy and scandal:

  • He had a long‑criticized association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which led to intense public and media scrutiny.
  • In a widely discussed BBC Newsnight interview, he attempted to defend himself; the interview was widely described as a reputational disaster and deepened the crisis around him.
  • He later stepped back from royal duties in 2019 amid these allegations and public pressure.
  • Multiple outlets report that he expressed “unequivocal regret” over his association with Epstein while continuing to deny wrongdoing.

Titles and status now

  • Formerly: His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, with numerous military and honorary roles.
  • Over time he lost many public roles, military titles, and patronages, especially after 2019.
  • In 2025, King Charles formally stripped him of remaining titles and evicted him from his long‑time royal residence, with Buckingham Palace stating he would now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

He remains in the line of succession but is no longer a working royal and appears in public life far less than he once did.

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