How Prince William & Family Reacted to Prince Andrew Giving Up Titles

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The Royal family is in full support of King Charles III.

Following King Charles’s decision on October 30th to remove Prince Andrew’s royal titles—including his title as Prince—and ask him to leave Royal Lodge, the King has received backing from other members of the royal family, notably Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Nearly two weeks ago, Andrew said he would stop using his royal titles, like Duke of York. While many thought he’d still be called “Prince” as a son of Queen Elizabeth II, the King has now confirmed he’ll officially be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

Prince Andrew has lost all of his royal titles, including Prince, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killyleagh. He will also no longer be addressed as “His Royal Highness.” Additionally, he’s been stripped of his honors as a member of the Order of the Garter and a Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.

Both Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, have lost their royal titles. However, their daughters, Princess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35, will keep their titles and be known as ‘Her Royal Highness’.

Prince William recently showed his support for his father, the King, by attending an official event with him. The event, held at the Natural History Museum in London on October 9th, focused on discussions about climate change with advocates and government leaders. William, a father to Prince George (12), Princess Charlotte (10), and Prince Louis (7) with Kate, has been publicly supportive of his father’s recent actions.

Prince William recently shared how challenging the past year has been for his family, following the cancer diagnoses of both his father, King Charles, and Kate, the Princess of Wales. Kate announced she was in remission in January, and while the King said in July he’s feeling much better, he’s still receiving treatment.

William shared on the October 3rd episode of Apple TV+’s The Reluctant Traveler that 2024 was the most challenging year of his life. He added that life often presents difficulties to help us grow and that overcoming those challenges shapes who we become.

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Following Prince Andrew’s decision to step down from using his Duke of York title, King Charles III announced further changes: Prince Andrew will also lose his home at Royal Lodge and no longer be known as a Prince.

Buckingham Palace announced today that Prince Andrew will no longer use his royal titles, including ‘His Royal Highness.’ He will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has announced he will stop using the title Duke of York. This decision comes because of ongoing public concern about his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

After talking with The King and my family, I’ve decided the ongoing accusations against me are taking attention away from the important work of His Majesty and the Royal Family,” Prince Andrew said in a statement. “As I’ve always done, I’m prioritizing my family and country. I stand by my decision from five years ago to step back from public duties.”

Andrew stated that, with the King’s approval, he was taking a further step and would give up his royal title and honors. He reaffirmed that he strongly denied the allegations made against him.

 

I was so delighted to see the King and Prince of Wales at the Countdown to COP30 event last October! It was wonderful to witness their support for climate action at London’s beautiful Natural History Museum. It really highlighted the importance of the upcoming COP30 talks.

The couple took photos outside the museum and then went inside to talk with government officials and activists focused on fighting climate change. This event happened before the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil, in November, which Prince William will attend in place of his father.

In September 2025, Sarah, Duchess of York, stepped down as a patron of Julia’s House after an old email from 2011 surfaced. The email revealed she referred to Jeffrey Epstein as a friend.

After reports surfaced this weekend about the Duchess of York’s communication with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia’s House has decided it’s no longer appropriate for her to continue her role as a patron of the charity. The charity has informed the Duchess of this decision and expressed gratitude for her previous contributions, according to The Guardian.

A representative for Ferguson stated the email was sent following a threat made by Epstein.

After a 19-month absence, Prince Harry was spotted arriving at Clarence House—the King’s home in London—apparently to visit his father before attending another event in the city.

Harry arrived at the house around 5:20 p.m. on September 10th, but Charles had come back just a few hours earlier.

Princess Anne’s son and his girlfriend, Harriet Sperling, announced their engagement on August 1st. They had been dating for over a year. He shares a father, Mark Phillips, with her.

The couple’s representative told Hello! magazine that both families were told about the engagement at the same time and were very happy about it.

Just a day before turning 78, the royal was made an honorary Vice Admiral by the Royal Navy.

Camilla is the first woman to receive this honorary title. It’s awarded only by the monarch – in this case, her husband, King Charles III – based on a recommendation from the First Sea Lord, currently Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

Just hours before she was scheduled to attend, Princess Catherine cancelled her appearance at Royal Ascot, according to Kensington Palace.

The palace said Kate was sad she couldn’t attend the event, but is still working out how to manage her public appearances as she recovers from cancer.

Prince Harry’s lawsuit seeking extra security ended on May 2nd when the courts rejected his claim. This followed a decision over a year prior, where the High Court, through the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, had already denied his request for increased protection.

After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stopped being full-time working royals in 2021 and moved to the U.S., their security details were reduced. However, Harry continued to request security arrangements whenever he returned to the U.K. in subsequent years.

Prince Harry told the BBC on May 2nd that he was deeply upset by the outcome of his recent legal fight. He stated that, as things currently stand, he doesn’t foresee returning to the UK with his wife and children.

In an interview with the BBC on May 2nd, Prince Harry explained that his father, King Charles III, isn’t currently speaking to him due to disagreements about security arrangements. However, he expressed hope that they could resolve their differences and rebuild their relationship.

Prince Harry expressed a desire to rebuild his relationship with his family, including his father, but indicated the next step depends on his dad. He shares two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, with Meghan.

He doesn’t foresee returning to the U.K. with his family anytime soon. He expressed sadness about not being able to share his British heritage with his children.

I truly believe my father holds the key to resolving this. He doesn’t even need to get directly involved, honestly. Just letting the people who do know what they’re doing take the lead and continue their work could be enough to fix everything. It’s about him knowing when to step back and trust the experts, really.

After years of fighting, he’s now seeking peace and a chance to make amends. He explained, “Life is too short, and I don’t know how much time my father has left.”

More than a year after revealing his cancer diagnosis, King Charles wrote on April 29th that going through treatment has shown him the incredible kindness and strength of people.

As someone who’s walked this path myself, I can tell you that getting a cancer diagnosis is incredibly scary for patients and their families. It truly is. But I’ve also seen something amazing through it all – it really brings out the kindness and strength in people. That’s what Charles wrote in the resource booklet, and I couldn’t agree more. It highlights the best in us, even during the toughest times.

He expressed his gratitude to the healthcare workers who cared for him, and shared that the experience deepened his respect for the incredible work done by the organizations and people present, many of whom he’s known and supported for years.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – were absent from the royal family’s traditional Easter service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on April 20th.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined the rest of the royal family in celebrations, but Prince William and Kate chose to spend the weekend at their country home in Norfolk with their children, according to several news sources.

This was the second Easter the couple missed. It happened just a week after Princess Catherine revealed she was being treated for cancer.

Oh my gosh, you guys, did you hear?! Jason Knauf is the new CEO of The Earthshot Prize! It was announced on April 15th and I’m seriously so excited! He put out a statement saying he can’t wait to work with the amazing team and everyone involved in Earthshot to really push forward their message of hope for the planet. I just know he’s going to be incredible – everything he touches seems to turn to gold! I’m already obsessed with what he’ll bring to the Prize!

He was promoted almost seven years after he raised concerns about Meghan Markle, claiming she bullied two personal assistants and tried to discredit another staff member. Representatives for the Sussexes denied these claims, telling The Times the story was a deliberately damaging effort fueled by false and harmful information.

Buckingham Palace looked into the claims, but the investigation concluded in 2022 with no public announcement of the results.

William and Kate’s eldest son George attended a soccer match in Paris alongside his dad April 7. 

A father and son happily watched the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa at Parc des Princes stadium.

Graham Craker, a former bodyguard to Prince Harry and Prince William, passed away in April at the age of 77.

Craker was with Princes William and Harry when they found out their mother, Princess Diana, had passed away, and he was also present at her funeral.

In 2017, Craker told The New York Post that he saw Prince William acknowledge him during the procession. Craker had been standing near the back of the hearse, and he nodded to the Prince, who seemed reassured that Craker was with his mother during her final journey.

Hugh and Olivia Grosvenor, who is the godson of King Charles III, shared the happy news on March 12th that they are expecting their first child.

I was so thrilled to read the news! A spokesperson told The Telegraph that the Duchess is expecting a baby this summer. Both she and her partner are absolutely overjoyed and can’t wait to become parents – it’s wonderful news, and I’m so happy for them as they start their family!

Prince Frederik, the son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie, passed away on March 1st at the age of 22 after fighting a rare genetic condition called PolG mitochondrial disease.

Robert shared in a statement that his son, Frederik, is a superhero to their family, many friends, and now, thanks to Frederik’s PolG Foundation, to people around the world. Robert believes Frederik’s strength lies in his ability to inspire others and lead by being a positive role model.

 

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, reached a legal settlement with News Group Newspapers – the publisher of both The Sun and the now-closed News of the World – on January 22nd. He had sued the organization in 2019, claiming their journalists and investigators illegally obtained information about the royal family.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following this story closely, and it’s significant to see accountability taken. Basically, the company has agreed to pay a considerable amount in damages to Prince Harry and has issued a complete and sincere apology. They’ve also publicly acknowledged the incredibly invasive media coverage he – and, importantly, his mother, Princess Diana – endured, and the serious impact it had on their private lives. It’s a big step towards recognizing the harm caused by intrusive reporting.

On January 14th, The Princess of Wales shared the wonderful news that her cancer treatment has been successful and she is now in remission.

She shared on X (formerly Twitter) on January 14th that she’s relieved to be in remission and is continuing to focus on getting better. She also noted that, like anyone facing a cancer diagnosis, it takes time to adapt to life afterward.

She added that she’s optimistic about the year ahead and excited for what’s to come.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is grieving the loss of her rescue beagle, whom she adopted back in 2015, before she met Prince Harry.

On January 7th, she shared a heartfelt message on Instagram about feeling overwhelmed with sadness. She described crying so much that she’d often stand in the shower, hoping the water would wash away the pain, even though she knew it wouldn’t. She ended by acknowledging that it’s okay to feel those emotions.

Meghan shared a heartfelt message, saying, “Thank you, my sweet Guy, for loving me so completely for so long. You brought so much joy to my life.”

 

Edward Pettifer, the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke (also known as Alexandra Pettifer), was killed in a terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

Prince William and Catherine were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ed Pettifer. In a message shared on Kate Middleton’s Instagram on January 4th, Prince William said their thoughts are with the Pettifer family and everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

Meghan Markle, known for her role in the TV show Suits, started her own Instagram account on January 1st. She had previously closed her personal social media accounts right before marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

The next day, she revealed a new Netflix series called With Love, Meghan. A press release described it as a fresh take on lifestyle shows, combining helpful tips and honest chats with both familiar and new friends.

In June 2025, Prince William and Kate Middleton made a special appearance at Wimbledon with their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

The family shared on Instagram how happy they were to be back at Wimbledon for the championships this weekend. They congratulated Iga Świątek and Jannik Sinner on their victories and thanked everyone who helped make the tournament a success.

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