King Charles is considering stripping Prince Andrew of his Duke of York title in an unprecedented move to address mounting royal scandals. The decision comes as the King faces increasing pressure to take decisive action against his brother's continued involvement in controversial headlines.
A royal source described the situation as reaching "a tipping point" amid fresh concerns about Andrew's connections to both Jeffrey Epstein and recent Chinese spy allegations. Courtiers fear the ongoing scandals are overshadowing the Royal Family and require substantial intervention.
Parliamentary action required
Any removal of Andrew's dukedom would require Parliamentary backing, as only Parliament has the power to strip such titles. The complex legal process was last used during the First World War to sanction aristocrats with UK titles who fought in the German army.
However, Palace officials worry that pursuing Parliamentary action would waste valuable legislative time. Despite this concern, the King is reportedly "considering all options" as the pressure for decisive action intensifies.
Alternative measures under review
Other potential actions include removing Andrew from the Order of the Garter, an ancient chivalric order he has belonged to since 2006. Palace sources also suggest evicting him from his lavish 30-room residence at Royal Lodge could be considered.
These discussions come after Andrew already lost his HRH title and patronages following his disastrous Newsnight interview. A YouGov poll shows 67% of Britons support removing his remaining titles, indicating strong public backing for further action.
Ongoing scandal impact
The latest pressure stems from continuing revelations about Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and recent reports of meetings with alleged Chinese operatives. Fresh details about his connections to Virginia Giuffre in her posthumous memoir have added to the mounting concerns.
With severe measures already taken against Andrew in previous years, the Duke of York title represents one of the few remaining royal honours that could be removed. The King's consideration of this dramatic step signals the gravity of the situation facing the Royal Family.
Sources used: "The Times", "Express", "Mirror", "Daily Star" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
