New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday, October 30, that King Charles III has decided to strip his younger brother, Andrew, of all royal titles, honours, and his royal residence near Windsor Castle. Andrew, who had held the title 'prince' will now no longer use the royal prefix, and will instead be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. He is expected to vacate his Royal Lodge residence on Windsor Castle and move into "private accommodation," the Buckingham Palace said.

It 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."

The decision to strip Andrew of all his titles and honours, and evict...