A quiet but significant update has been made to the official royal family website, reflecting a major change in status for a senior member of the monarchy.
Following his formal renunciation of his royal titles last week, Prince Andrew’s listing on the site has been altered. His profile now identifies him simply as “Prince Andrew,” removing the formal designation of “Duke of York” that he had held since 1986. The change was implemented after a brief delay, during which the outdated title remained visible to the public.
The move comes after the prince issued a statement confirming he would no longer use his titles or associated honors. In that communication, he cited a desire to prevent ongoing personal controversies from distracting from the work of King Charles III and the wider royal family. He reiterated a denial of longstanding accusations against him.
The decision for Andrew to step back completely from his formal roles is understood to have followed extensive discussions within the family. It coincides with renewed public focus on allegations from the past, spurred by recent publications.
While his primary title has been removed from his main profile, one historical reference to “The Duke of York” remains within the text of his biography, pertaining to his former military service. He continues to be listed among the members of the royal family on the site.
This administrative update formalizes a profound shift, moving a once-prominent working royal further into a private life away from the duties and privileges of his former position.
