Following the shocking announcement that King Charles III has officially stripped his brother of his princely title, many are wondering what this means for the man formerly known as Prince Andrew.

In a statement released by Buckingham Palace on October 30, it was confirmed that the King had taken decisive action to remove the 65-year-old’s titles amid renewed scrutiny surrounding his alleged ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The statement read: “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.”

Eviction from Royal Lodge

In addition to losing his royal titles, Andrew has also been served with an eviction notice from Royal Lodge — the Windsor residence he shared with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, since 2004.

The Palace added: “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.”

What Will He Be Called Now?

With his royal status revoked, questions have emerged about how Andrew will now be addressed. According to Buckingham Palace, the former royal — who remains eighth in line to the throne — will go by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adopting the family surname established for the descendants of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1960.