Prince William is 'supportive' of the King's decision, it is understood
Prince William is understood to be "supportive" of King Charles' decision to strip all of Prince Andrew's titles.
Buckingham Palace tonight announced Andrew has agreed to leave Royal Lodge amid ongoing controversy over his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
It is understood that although Andrew denies all accusations against him, Buckingham Palace considers that there have been "serious lapses of judgment". The 65-year-old will lose all his royal titles, and will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
In a statement, the Palace 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. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence.
"Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.
"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him."
The statement added: "Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse."
It is understood that although the King initiated the process of formally removing his titles and honours, Andrew did not object to it.
The Prince of Wales is also understood to be supportive of the King's decision, as is the wider royal family.
Formal notice was given to Andrew to surrender the lease at the Royal Lodge on Thursday and it is understood that his move to the Sandringham estate will take place "as soon as practicable".
The King will also make "appropriate private provision" for his brother as he moves out of his home. His ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will also move out of the Royal Lodge and will sort her own living arrangements.
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