The official website of the British royal family has been updated to reflect a significant change in status for Prince Andrew. Following his formal renouncement of his royal titles last week, references to his former designation as the Duke of York have been removed from his official profile.
The update, which appears to have been implemented after a brief delay, now lists the monarch’s younger brother simply as “Prince Andrew.” This marks a departure from the peerage title he held for decades, which was originally bestowed upon him by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Historical references within his biography, however, still note his past military service under the Duke of York designation.
The change comes directly after Prince Andrew issued a public statement confirming he would no longer use his titles or associated honors. In his announcement, he cited a desire to prevent ongoing personal controversies from overshadowing the public duties of King Charles III and the wider royal family, while maintaining a denial of the allegations against him.
This development follows renewed public and media scrutiny linked to the recent publication of a memoir by Virginia Giuffre, who had previously settled a lawsuit against the prince out of court. The book contains detailed personal allegations about their past association.
The alteration to the royal website is viewed as an administrative step formalizing Prince Andrew’s diminished role within the monarchy, as he continues to maintain his position as a member of the royal family without the use of his former styles and titles.
