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Headlines: King Charles strips Prince Andrew's royal titles

Oct 31, 2025
In today’s highlights, King Charles III has officially stripped Prince Andrew of his royal titles and residency. A former NSW MP, Gareth Ward, faces nearly six years in prison for sexual offenses. ANZ reveals a $1.1 billion profit shortfall due to restructuring woes. On a lighter note, a newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript is set to be published in 2026, bringing excitement to fans. Tune in for these significant updates and much more!
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Prince Andrew Stripped Of Royal Titles

  • King Charles removed Prince Andrew's styles, titles and honours and renamed him Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
  • The Palace asked Andrew to surrender his Royal Lodge lease while acknowledging his denials and supporting victims and survivors.
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Investigation Linked To Allegations From 2011

  • Reports say Andrew allegedly tried to find incriminating information about his alleged victim in 2011, prompting a Metropolitan Police investigation.
  • The King and Queen Consort expressed sympathies for victims and survivors in their statement.
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Ex-MP Gareth Ward Sentenced

  • Former NSW MP Gareth Ward was jailed for five years and nine months after convictions for indecent assault and sexual intercourse without consent.
  • Ward served remand and faces a non-parole period of three years and nine months while his lawyers plan to appeal.
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