Process begins to remove Prince Andrew's 'Prince' title

Prince Andrew will lose his 'Prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge.

According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, he will now be known as "Andrew Mountbatten Windsor."

The King's brother is now set to move out of his Windsor home to Sandringham.

This comes as Andrews links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein continue to cause controversy.

It is understood although Andrew denies the accusations, Buckingham Palace feels there have been "serious lapses of judgment" and Andrew did not object to the King initiating the process of formally removing his titles.

The statement from the Palace 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.

"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 Prince of Wales is also understood to be supportive of the King's decision, as is the wider royal family.

Formal notice was given to Andrew to surrender the lease at the Royal Lodge on Thursday and it is understood that his move to Sandringham will take place "as soon as practicable".

It is understood the King will also make "appropriate private provision" for his brother as he moves out of his home.

Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will also move out of the Royal Lodge and will sort her own living arrangements.