A senior member of the British Royal Family has been formally stripped of his official titles and military affiliations. The decision, confirmed by the Palace, follows years of damaging allegations and public controversy surrounding the individual’s associations.
In a personal statement, the royal figure announced the move, stating it was made in consultation with the Monarch and wider family. He cited a desire to prevent his personal situation from distracting from the public duties of the Sovereign and the institution. While reiterating a firm denial of the specific accusations against him, he acknowledged the need to step back completely from the use of his former honors.
Reports suggest the Monarch ultimately reached a decisive point regarding the cumulative impact of the scandals linked to his relative. These have included serious allegations of sexual misconduct and associations with convicted criminals, which have reportedly caused significant internal strain and public relations crises for the monarchy over several years.
The controversies are deeply connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The royal was photographed publicly with Epstein after his initial criminal conviction, an association he later stated he profoundly regretted, calling it a failure to uphold expected standards.
Central to the scandal are allegations made by the late Virginia Giuffre. In a forthcoming memoir, Giuffre claimed she was introduced to the royal as a young woman by Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, and was sexually assaulted by him—an accusation he has consistently and vigorously denied. Giuffre tragically died earlier this year.
This formal removal of titles marks the most definitive step yet in the royal’s separation from the official workings of the monarchy, a process that began with his withdrawal from public duties years ago. The move is seen as an effort to contain the reputational damage and draw a line under a protracted and deeply embarrassing chapter for the institution.
