London: King Charles has formally stripped his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of the title of prince, as US Democrats seek an interview with the disgraced royal over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew has also lost the designation “his royal highness” after the King issued a Letters Patent, a centuries-old type of document used by monarchs to bestow – and remove – appointments or titles.
Andrew and King Charles at the funeral for the Duchess of Kent in September.Credit: AP
An announcement published on Wednesday in The Gazette – Britain’s official public record – said: “THE KING has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 3 November 2025 to declare that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince’.”
The King also formally removed the title Duke of York from his brother.
Meanwhile, in the United States, Democrats on a House congressional committee investigating Epstein’s sex trafficking sent Andrew a letter overnight requesting a formal interview, seeking information about the disgraced financier’s co-conspirators and enablers.
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Andrew’s name has appeared in documents relating to Epstein, including flight logs, that the committee has already subpoenaed as part of its investigation.
“Well-documented allegations against you, along with your long-standing friendship with Mr Epstein, indicate that you may possess knowledge of his activities relevant to our investigation,” the letter said. It asks for a response by November 20 but does not require Andrew’s co-operation.
Charles announced on October 30 that he was removing his brother’s titles and evicting him from his royal residence at Windsor over his relationship with Epstein.
