The Royal Family website has appeared to make a blunder as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is still listed as “Duke of York”.
Earlier this evening, Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles has decided to strip his younger brother of his royal titles and oust him from Royal Lodge, his home since 2003.
The statement read: “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.
“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
“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.
“Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
Royal Family blunder as Andrew still listed as Duke of York on official website
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Despite this turn of events, Andrew Moutbatten Windsor is still listed on the Royal Family website as “Duke of York” in the Line of Succession segment.
Andrew ceased using his Duke of York title on October 17, confirming his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, would also stop being known as the Duchess of York.
The ex-couple divorced in 1996, but have remained on very good terms.
In 2003, Andrew moved into Royal Lodge, followed by Fergie five years later.
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Despite having lived together for nearly two decades, Andrew and Sarah are now confirmed to go their separate ways.
The King’s brother will be moving into a property on the Sandringham Estate, funded privately by the monarch.
Conversely, Sarah is expected to now find her own place to live.
Tonight’s removal process applies to Andrew’s titles of Prince, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, Baron Killyleagh and the style “His Royal Highness”.
The honours affected are Prince Andrew’s Order of the Garter and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.
GB News understands that King Charles acted swiftly following recent developments, which led to his brother relinquishing the use of his titles and honours as soon and efficiently possible.
These developments are thought to have required time, legal and constitutional expertise, and support from the wider family to bring about.