Why Members of the Royal Family Are Worried About Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson Amid the Former Couple’s Controversies

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attend the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images).

The fallout has been immense for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson amid the scandal caused by the former couple's relationships with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In early October, both Andrew and Ferguson voluntarily relinquished their royal titles, particularly as the Duke and Duchess of York, and Andrew also gave up his military titles and honors. As the scandal continued to rage on and public backlash increased, King Charles ultimately made the decision to strip Andrew of his "prince" title, as well, and to evict both Andrew and Ferguson from Royal Lodge, the 30-room mansion in Windsor they've both lived in for years, even following their divorce in 1996.