Why Prince Andrew Is Still in Line for the Throne After Getting Royal Titles Stripped

Elizabeth Kosmetatou: Britain’s arrogance in exporting the disgraced former Duke of York

The British have, at long last, cast away Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — and rightly so. His shockingly parasitic existence, alleged sexual and financial misconduct, association with Jeffrey Epstein, evasions and astonishing lack of remorse have rendered him an embarrassment even by…

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Ex-Prince Andrew's 'Royal Demands' to Relinquish His Titles as 'Dying' King Charles Cuts Deal to Banish Brother After His Connection to Epstein is Revealed

The British now-commoner had a laundry list of demands he forced his older brother King Charles to sign off on, before officially leaving the royal life behind.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor renamed on line of succession as Duke of York title finally removed

The Royal Family's official website has been modified to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in eighth position on the succession page, removing his previous designation as Duke of York

Why Prince Andrew Is Still in Line for the Throne After Getting Royal Titles Stripped

Although Prince Andrew—now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—was stripped of his royal titles over allegations connected to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he remains in line for the throne.

Royal Family website finally updated to show Andrew change in line of succession - The Mirror

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his titles after the scandal over his links sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and now the Royal Family website has been updated

Ex-Prince Andrew’s Former Royal Title Is Finally Erased from the Line of Succession in Latest Blow

But why is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor still eighth in line to the throne?Getty Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on September 16, 2025The GistAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was stripped of his royal titles and privileges by his brother King Charles on October 30.He also surrendered his prestigious Duke of York title on October 17, which he’d held for 39 years.At last, on November 26, the royal family’s website updated its …