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Andrew's Ex Faces More Repercussions Over Epstein

Sarah Ferguson is stripped of Freedom of the City of York honor

(Newser) - Sarah Ferguson just lost a royal-era honor she'd held for nearly four decades. Councillors in York voted unanimously on Thursday to revoke the former Duchess of York's Freedom of the City, an accolade she received in 1987, the year after she married Prince Andrew, per the BBC . The...

Canada's Carney Really Doesn't Want Andrew to Be King

Canadian PM urges Commonwealth realms to jointly bar former prince from UK throne

(Newser) - Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's time to formally bar Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from ever taking the throne. Speaking to reporters in Tokyo on Friday, Carney called Andrew's conduct and ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "deplorable" and said it "necessitates" his removal from the...

From Australia, a New Slap at Ex-Prince Andrew

PM Albanese supports move to ensure Mountbatten-Windsor never takes the throne

(Newser) - You can count Australia in wanting to make sure that the Andrew formerly known as prince never sits on the British throne. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told UK leader Keir Starmer in a letter that his government would support any move to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal succession, calling...

Looks Like Andrew's Chances of Being King Will Drop to Zero

UK government is mulling whether to tweak law so former prince is no longer in line of succession

(Newser) - Amid what the AP calls the British royal family's "worst crisis in generations," the UK government is weighing whether to change the law so Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can no longer inherit the throne. Officials are understood to be exploring legislation that would remove King Charles III's brother...

William, Kate 'Deeply Concerned' Over Epstein Revelations

Royals express sympathy for Epstein victims amid scrutiny of the former Prince Andrew

(Newser) - Prince William and Princess Catherine have broken their silence on the latest Jeffrey Epstein disclosures. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said Monday the couple are "deeply concerned by the continuing revelations" from recently released US Justice Department files tied to Epstein, and that "their thoughts remain focused on the...

King Charles Has an Amazon Documentary Coming Out
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Coming Soon on Amazon: King Charles

Monarch documentary stresses that 'harmony' can help save the planet

(Newser) - Can it be that, like many baby boomers, King Charles III feels misunderstood? That might sound like a strange question for a man with his own PR team and easy access to any journalist in the realm. But 16 years after he wrote a book explaining his vision for saving...

Prince Harry's Tabloid Fight May Open Door to Royal Truce

Battle with Daily Mail publisher is said to be his last major showdown with the British press

(Newser) - Prince Harry is back at London's High Court this week in what allies describe as his last big showdown with the British tabloid press—and some observers think its conclusion could clear the way for a thaw with King Charles III. Harry is one of several high-profile figures suing...

King Charles to Share Candid Cancer Message in TV Appeal

Monarch to urge cancer screenings, share his own recovery reflections in Friday night fundraiser

(Newser) - Viewers in the UK will hear directly from King Charles about his experience with cancer during a televised fundraising special on Friday night. Buckingham Palace says the monarch has taped a video message about his "recovery journey" that will air at 8pm local time (3pm ET) as part of...

Bottle of Bubbly From Charles, Diana's Wedding Doesn't Sell

Rare magnum of Dom Perignon Vintage 1961 champagne was up for grabs

(Newser) - It was a wedding that captivated the world. In 1981, Lady Diana Spencer said "I will" to Prince Charles, becoming the Princess of Wales and bringing youth and glamour to Britain's royal family. More than 40 years after the wedding and many years after the marriage fell apart,...

Andrew May Get 6-Figure Payout, Stipend From King

Disgraced royal may have lost his titles, but he's keeping a royal allowance, sources say

(Newser) - Prince Andrew, no longer a royal in title or status, is expected to receive a substantial financial settlement and annual stipend from King Charles III as he prepares to leave Royal Lodge and take up private residence on the Sandringham estate, according to sources cited by the Guardian . The arrangement...

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Faces Uncertain Future

Disgraced ex-prince 'presumably is unemployable'

(Newser) - He has lost his title as prince , lost his rent-free mansion on the sprawling grounds next to Windsor Castle, and lost whatever remained of his reputation in the public eye. What is next for the commoner once known as Prince Andrew probably involves a fleet of moving trucks as he...

Giuffre 'Is Celebrating From the Heavens' Andrew's Fall: Family

Family of late Epstein accuser, who says ex-prince also sexually abused her, demands jail time as well

(Newser) - The family of the late Virginia Giuffre, the Jeffry Epstein accuser who also pointed to sexual abuse at the hands of Prince Andrew, is calling the now former prince's loss of royal titles a historic victory. "Today, an ordinary American girl from an ordinary American family brought down...

Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles, Royal Residence

Buckingham Palace says king's sympathies are with abuse victims

(Newser) - He's now the Andrew formerly known as a prince. Britain's King Charles III is stripping his brother of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. In a statement, the palace said Prince Andrew will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and...

Prince Andrew Pays Equivalent of a Peppercorn for Fancy Digs

Critics want disgraced prince out of Royal Lodge near Windsor after more Epstein revelations

(Newser) - The latest chapter in the saga haunting the House of Windsor could be called "The Prince and the Peppercorn." Prince Andrew, who recently relinquished his formal titles after new revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is under pressure to vacate the royal digs where...

Report: Prince Andrew Asked Cop to Find Dirt on Giuffre

Met Police investigating claims he targeted his accuser with his police protection detail

(Newser) - Prince Andrew could become the first member of the British royal family to be investigated by police in more than two decades, the Telegraph reports, noting Metropolitan Police are reviewing allegations that the prince tried to gather personal information about his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, using his police protection detail. The...

Multiple British Royals Have Notes for Parents on Tech

Harry, Meghan speak out on social media while Kate focuses on digital distraction

(Newser) - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to stand against social media companies that they said prey upon children with exploitative algorithms as the "explosion of unregulated artificial intelligence" adds to their concerns that technologies' benefits are inseparable from its dangers, the AP reports. To underscore that point, the...

Trump Will Dine at Royal Table That Took 5 Days to Set

US president, first lady arrive in UK for state visit marked by military greetings, lavish banquet

(Newser) - President Trump's historic trip to the UK—the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for a second state visit by the royals there, per ABC News —kicked off on Wednesday, and the British royals are rolling out the red carpet, just as anticipated. The...

King Charles Offers Trump a First for a US President

Trump is first US leader to have 2 state visits in the UK, which is seeking trade leverage

(Newser) - King Charles III is set to show some royal hospitality to President Trump during his high-profile state visit to Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The two-day affair, featuring a horse-drawn carriage, military bands, and a formal banquet, marks the second such state visit for Trump—a distinction claimed by no...

Prince Harry and King Charles Meet for Tea in London

It was their first meeting in more than 18 months

(Newser) - Prince Harry and King Charles sat down together for a private tea at Clarence House in London on Wednesday, marking their first in-person meeting in more than a year. Buckingham Palace confirmed the roughly 50-minute visit at the royal residence, which was sandwiched between the king's return from...

Royal Family's Oldest Member Dies
Royal Family's
Oldest Member Dies
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Sep 5, 2025 9:42 AM CDT

Royal Family's Oldest Member Dies

Duchess of Kent, known for devotion to music and consoling Wimbledon runners-up, was 92

(Newser) - The Duchess of Kent, who famously broke royal protocol to hug a Wimbledon runner-up and stepped away from family duties to teach music in a public school, has died, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. She was 92. Born Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley, the duchess was married to Prince Edward, Duke of...

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