Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been stripped of his final honorary title – two months after he lost his princely status.
According to The Times, the 65-year-old has been demoted from a Vice-Admiral to Commander in the Royal Navy.
Speaking to the publication, a Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: “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.”
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor served in the navy for over 20 years. This included a stint in the Falklands War where he worked as a helicopter pilot.
After his accuser, Virginia Guiffre, filed a civil case in New York three years ago, the King’s brother stopped using most of his military titles. However, he kept the rank of vice-admiral.
For his time serving in the Royal Navy, Mr Mountbatten-Windsor received a pension of approximately £20,000 per year – hos only declared source of income.
The news of his demotion comes on the same day the Metropolitan Police said it will “take no further action” against the former prince over claims he asked his police protection officer for information on his accuser.
The Mail on Sunday alleged that Andrew gave the officer Virginia Giuffre’s date of birth and social security number.
The allegations published in October date back to February 2011 – shortly after the picture of Andrew and Giuffre together was published.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said their assessment “has not revealed any additional evidence of criminal acts or misconduct”.
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has not commented on the latest allegations, however, he has consistently denied all wrongdoing.
