King Charles Seen for First Time Since Stripping Andrew of Royal Titles — at His Brother's Future Home Meredith Kile, Simon PerryNovember 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM 0 Bav Media / SplashNews.com King Charles King Charles was spotted for the first time since stripping his brother, the former Prince Andrew, of his royal titles amid fallout from multiple scandals The King was photographed driving at the royal family's Sandringham estate, where Andrew will be relocated after losing his royal residence as well Andrew's exwife, Sarah Ferguson, is not expected to join him in the move, even though they had bee...
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King Charles was spotted for the first time since stripping his brother, the former Prince Andrew, of his royal titles amid fallout from multiple scandals
The King was photographed driving at the royal family's Sandringham estate, where Andrew will be relocated after losing his royal residence as well
Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is not expected to join him in the move, even though they had been living together at Royal Lodge in Windsor
King Charles was spotted for the first time since officially removing all royal titles from his brother, the former Prince Andrew.
The King was seen driving at the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk on Friday, Oct. 31. It's a notable location, as Andrew is expected to relocate to the property after also losing his Royal Lodge accommodations at Windsor.
The outing came one day after Buckingham Palace announced that the monarch had "initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew."
In addition to losing his prince title, Andrew also lost his titles as His Royal Highness, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh, as well as his Order of the Garter and Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order. He will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
PEOPLE understands it was King Charles' decision to remove Andrew's titles and honors. He did so by using his Royal Prerogative, which allows him to manage certain royal titles and honors without involving Parliament.
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Prince Andrew and Prince Charles attend a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee on June 5, 2012 in London, England.
PEOPLE understands that the King reached the decision with the support of members of the royal family, including Prince William. Removing Andrew's titles is the culmination of the fallout from multiple scandals, the most prominent being the former prince's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The palace's statement concluded with a notable message directed at the allegations of sexual misconduct against Andrew, which he has repeatedly denied: "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."
Despite Andrew's denials in the decade since details about his involvement with Epstein started to become public, PEOPLE understands that the King's decision came from the belief that his brother had serious lapses in judgment as he attempted to manage the scandal.
Most recently, it was revealed that Andrew lied about cutting ties with Epstein and had sent him a supportive email expressing his desire to "play some more soon!!!!"
King Charles was also heckled about the Andrew-Epstein scandal during a recent royal walkabout, proving that public attention to the former prince's alleged abuse wasn't dying down anytime soon.
Despite Andrew's previous announcement that he would give up use of his titles, PEOPLE understands that the necessity of the King's further action was never in doubt. The decision follows behind-the-scenes discussions, legal consultation and support from the wider royal family to bring about a resolution without imposing on Parliamentary time.
"Andrew had been dragging his heels," Ailsa Anderson, former press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth tells PEOPLE. "The King really owned it this time, and it was enough is enough."
At the same time, Anderson says, "It must be mixed emotions for him."
"That is why this has taken such a long time," she adds. "It is family and monarchy, and when the lines are blurred, it's very difficult for them. I'm just glad the late Queen is not around to see this."
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Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor at the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent on Sept. 16, 2025
While Andrew will be relocating from Royal Lodge to Sandringham, a palace source told PEOPLE that it is unlikely that he will be joined by his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, though the two had been living together at Windsor for many years despite their 1996 divorce.
"She is going to be moving out and into a separate home," a source who knows Fergie told PEOPLE on Oct. 31.
"Contrary to reports, she has never asked for a property or any provision for herself," the source said. "She will continue to forge an independent life."
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As for the couple's daughters, Princess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35, they will retain their royal titles in accordance with King George V's Letters Patent of 1917, as they are daughters of a son of a sovereign. They both remain princesses and will continue to have the styling of Her Royal Highness.
However, Anderson tells PEOPLE that Andrew's royal exile is certain to have a "devastating effect" on the "close-knit" family.
"Even though they keep their titles, the ripple effect will have consequences for the rest of their lives," she adds.
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