In a stunning move that signals his permanent exile from royal life, Prince Andrew has been completely erased from the official Royal Family website. The Duke of York's profile and references have been systematically removed in what palace insiders describe as the final stage of his dramatic fall from grace.
The Digital Purge
The thorough cleansing of Andrew's digital presence comes nearly two years after he was stripped of his military affiliations and royal patronages. Visitors to the royal.uk website will now find no trace of the Queen's second son in the 'Members of the Royal Family' section, where he once featured prominently alongside working royals.
This digital erasure represents the most definitive step yet in distancing the monarchy from the embattled prince, whose association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the subsequent civil sexual assault case brought by Virginia Giuffre has caused significant damage to the institution's reputation.
A Royal Exile
Buckingham Palace has remained characteristically silent about the website updates, but royal commentators see this as the culmination of Andrew's gradual removal from public royal life. The 63-year-old prince now joins the ranks of other disgraced royals who have been quietly written out of the official narrative.
The removal of his digital presence follows his eviction from Buckingham Palace offices earlier this year and his continued absence from public royal engagements. Andrew continues to deny all allegations against him, having settled the Giuffre case out of court for a reported £12 million in 2022 without admission of liability.
What Remains for the Duke?
Despite this comprehensive digital purge, Prince Andrew retains his Duke of York title, though he cannot use it in any official capacity. He continues to live at Royal Lodge in Windsor with his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, and remains a Counsellor of State, though it's understood he would not be called upon to undertake such duties.
The royal website now reflects King Charles III's vision of a slimmed-down monarchy, focusing only on working members of the Royal Family who undertake official duties on behalf of the Crown. This move underscores the determination to protect the institution from further controversy as the King seeks to modernise the monarchy for a new generation.
