The King banishes Andrew - but will it be enough?

The News Agents

Friday, 31 October 2025 - 30 minutes

It's a 2025 royal knockout. After sustained and mounting pressure, the King took drastic action last night, stripping his brother of his prince title and turfing him out of Royal Lodge.

Prince Andrew becomes Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Why has King Charles moved so decisively against his brother now? And will this draw a line under the Epstein scandal that has dogged the Palace - or are there still questions that remain unresolved?

The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/