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It comes as the soon-to-be former prince remains under intense scrutiny over his relationship with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The statement said: “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew. “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him. Advertisement “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.” It must have been “very difficult” for the king to strip his brother of his titles and Royal Lodge residence, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said. Speaking on an LBC Radio phone-in, she said: “I’ve been following this story more about a family. It’s a very sad state of affairs. “I think that the king has clearly felt that this is the right decision for the royal family. It must have been a very difficult thing for him to have done. I mean, having to do that to your own brother. “But the standards and expectations in society now are very high. People expect to see the very highest levels of integrity. “And I’m afraid the whole Jeffrey Epstein saga and everyone it has touched, from Prince Andrew to Peter Mandelson, has just shown that the public has no truck whatsoever with any kind of sexual abuse, sexual offences, especially of minors. And I think that that’s quite right.” Press Association Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “UK's King Charles strips Andrew of his prince title and royal accommodation”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “UK's King Charles strips Andrew of his prince title and royal accommodation”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... 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