Britain’s King Charles has moved to strip his younger brother Andrew of his titles and honours, and force him out of his home, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday, over his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The statement said a formal notice had now been served on Andrew to surrender the lease of his mansion called Royal Lodge, and he will move to alternative private accommodation.
King Charles (right) has moved to strip his younger brother Andrew of his titles and honours.Credit: Getty Images
The full statement from Buckingham Palace read:
“His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.
“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.”
We will bring you the latest updates on this developing story as they happen.
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