Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has officially been stripped of his last remaining military title. The 65-year-old has been demoted from Vice-Admiral to Commander in a decision made by the Defence Council.
Despite losing the Vice-Admiral rank, Andrew will keep the medals he earned serving as a Navy helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War.
A Government spokesman commented: “Following formal consideration, Defence Council have agreed the immediate reversion from the rank of Vice-Admiral to the rank of Commander (Retired) Royal Navy, the rank held on retirement from Regular Royal Naval Service by Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
“This decision aligns with such processes as to remove other styles and titles.”
Andrew gave up the use of his royal titles, including the Duke of York, following his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and alleged relationship with a Chinese spy in October.
© WPA Pool/Getty ImagesAndrew gave up his royal titles in October