Overview
- The King has initiated a formal process to remove Andrew’s style, titles and honours, and the Palace now refers to him as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
- Defence Secretary John Healey said the government, acting under the King’s direction, is working to strip Andrew of his vice admiral rank.
- Buckingham Palace confirmed Andrew will retain his Falklands campaign medal and other earned service medals after concerns voiced by veterans.
- The Royal Family underscored continuity at Remembrance events as King Charles led the Cenotaph ceremony and Prince George attended the Festival of Remembrance for the first time.
- Princess Beatrice was appointed deputy patron of Outward Bound, a role previously linked to her father, with palace sources indicating the King intends to shield Andrew’s daughters.