King Charles has formally begun the process of stripping Prince Andrew of his titles and honours, and has served notice for him to vacate his residence at Royal Lodge, Buckingham Palace confirmed.

The move follows fresh allegations surrounding Andrew’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, just days before the publication of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl. The book includes explosive claims that Andrew slept with Giuffre on three occasions when she was a minor—allegations he has repeatedly denied.

On October 17, Andrew announced he would relinquish his titles in light of the renewed scrutiny. In a statement released by the Palace on October 30, officials confirmed that the formal removal process had now begun.

“His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles, and honours of Prince Andrew,” the statement read. “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.”

Andrew currently shares the 30-room Royal Lodge estate with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. The lease originally allowed him to remain there until 2078. However, after the King’s directive, it is understood Andrew will relocate to a smaller property on the private Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The move will be privately funded by King Charles and is expected to take place as soon as possible.