Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla Reportedly Added a “Female Touch” to the Decision to Remove Prince Andrew’s Titles

According to reports, Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla participated in the decision made by King Charles and Prince William to strip Prince Andrew of his royal titles and privileges, including his residence at the 30-room Royal Lodge.

A Family Decision

The move was described as a collective family choice, involving not only King Charles and his heir, Prince William, but also the two senior royal women — Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales. The decision marked a significant moment in the royal family’s internal handling of the controversy surrounding Prince Andrew.

Changes in Residence

Following Buckingham Palace’s announcement, Prince Andrew is now referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He will vacate Royal Lodge, the estate he has shared with his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, since 2003. Andrew is expected to relocate to the Sandringham estate, several hours away from Windsor.

King Charles’s Perspective

“Andrew had been given so many chances and opportunities to do the right thing, and he would be exasperated that he had to make a difficult decision rather than Andrew dealing with it. He would find it quite painful,”

a source told People, noting that King Charles had hoped his brother might resolve matters himself.

Family Ties and Sympathy

“Andrew is his brother, and he will feel some care and affection and concern for him,”

the same source added, suggesting that while Charles and Andrew are not particularly close, the King’s decision was weighed with familial concern and emotion.

Author’s Summary: King Charles, supported by Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, made a painful yet united family decision to remove Prince Andrew's royal titles and home privileges.

InStyle — 2025-11-02