
Prince Andrew has relinquished the use of his royal titles in a move that the palace says followed discussions within the family. However, tabloid claims that King Charles ordered the stripping of titles as a 'parting gift' to Prince William, claims that are unsupported by official sources.
In a brief statement released on 17 October 2025, Prince Andrew said he and the King had agreed he should 'no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me' because of the 'continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family'.