The former Duke of York’s erasure marks another step in his quiet exit from royal life.
King Charles has reportedly ordered the complete removal of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor from the Royal Family’s official website, signalling a decisive end to his brother’s public royal role. Once styled as the Duke of York, Andrew now appears to be transitioning into what one government minister described as “an ordinary member of the public.”
The decision follows continuing controversy surrounding Andrew’s ties to convicted offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace confirmed that Andrew would not only lose his remaining titles but also vacate Royal Lodge, his long-time Windsor residence.
Searches for his name on the Royal Family’s website now lead to nothing, reflecting the Palace’s determination to distance itself from the scandal. Reports suggest that several emails between Andrew and Epstein resurfaced, deepening concerns about their connection in the years following Epstein’s release.
The 65-year-old’s departure from Royal Lodge marks the end of his last formal link to royal privilege. Sir Chris Bryant, a UK trade minister, remarked that Andrew should now face questions in the United States “like any ordinary citizen.”
The family of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew of misconduct, praised her courage in holding him accountable, calling her “an ordinary American girl from an ordinary American family” whose actions “brought down a British prince.”
With his online profile wiped and his residence reclaimed, Andrew’s royal chapter has all but closed — leaving behind a reminder of how far the King is willing to go to protect the institution’s reputation.
