Following the change, Andrew will be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

The Palace added: “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.”

The titles and honours now removed include: Prince, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, Baron Killyleagh, His Royal Highness, Order of the Garter, and Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.

The King’s decision reportedly follows what royal aides have described as “serious lapses” in Andrew’s judgment, as public pressure intensified over his ties to Epstein.

In her memoir, Giuffre, who died by suicide in April aged 41, alleged that one encounter involved group sex with Epstein, Andrew, and several young girls. “Epstein, Andy, and approximately eight other young girls and I had sex together,” she wrote. “The other girls all appeared to be under the age of 18 and didn’t really speak English. Epstein laughed about how they couldn’t really communicate, saying they are the easiest girls to get along with.”

In February 2022, Andrew and Giuffre reached an out-of-court settlement in a U.S. civil case for an undisclosed amount, reported to be around £12 million.