Andrew is reportedly experiencing a very different atmosphere at Windsor Castle since being stripped of his title and privileges. According to the Daily Mail’s Ephraim Hardcastle, the former Duke of York immediately noticed changes during his first return to the royal residence after losing his Prince status last month.
Hardcastle wrote that guards no longer saluted Andrew when he arrived, a sharp break from long-standing protocol. The bows he once received routinely from staff had also ended. “The customary bows he was offered at every turn (and woe betide anyone who forgot) have disappeared,” Hardcastle noted.
Staff members, who for years addressed him as “Your Royal Highness,” reportedly showed little hesitation in adopting his new name. “Some even relished calling him Mr Mountbatten Windsor,” Hardcastle wrote, underscoring how decisively his former status has been set aside.
Andrew, once a senior working royal, has seen his public role shrink dramatically following multiple controversies. Losing his title has now reshaped not only his standing in the institution but also his day-to-day treatment within the royal household.
According to the report, the shift went beyond formal greetings. One of Andrew’s long-enjoyed perks was the ability to have meals delivered from the Castle kitchens directly to his residence—an arrangement jokingly compared to a “Royal Deliveroo.” Hardcastle stated that this privilege has now been withdrawn as well.
The adjustments reflect a continuing effort by the monarchy to distance itself from Andrew’s past scandal and reinforce the consequences of removing his royal status. While he still resides within the Windsor estate, his interactions there now mirror his changed position in the royal hierarchy.
The transformation appears to have been swift and unambiguous, signaling that the institution intends to maintain clear boundaries. For Andrew, the change has reportedly been a striking reminder of how significantly his life within the royal orbit has altered, with formal courtesies and daily conveniences replaced by a more ordinary treatment.