why has prince andrew lost his title

Prince Andrew lost his title because the king decided to strip him of his royal status amid ongoing controversies surrounding his association with Jeffrey Epstein and related allegations. Buckingham Palace announced a formal process to remove his titles, honours, and lease on the Royal Lodge, and from that point he would be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The move followed sustained public and political scrutiny, and represents a rare, high-profile action by the royal family to distance itself from a member amid concerns about judgment and conduct.