Prince Andrew stripped of remaining titles as UK royal family curtails daughters' palace perks

In October 2025 the British palace announced that Prince Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor would lose all remaining royal styles and honors, ending the gradual removal that began with his voluntary step‑back in 2019. The decision followed new documentary evidence and public pressure over his long‑standing association with Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier in February 2026 he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to alleged sharing of confidential trade documents with Epstein, marking the first such arrest of a senior royal.

A separate report by the UK National Audit Office revealed that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Andrew’s daughters, have been receiving rent‑free accommodations at St James’s Palace and Kensington Palace, benefits usually reserved for working royals. Sources said Prince William and King Charles are reviewing these arrangements as part of a broader effort to streamline the monarchy and reduce public expenses.

The combined developments underscore a tightening of royal privileges for non‑working members of the family amid ongoing legal scrutiny of Prince Andrew.