AP Spotlight Andrew, the civilian formerly known as 'prince,' faces an uncertain future BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press Nov 2, 2025 Nov 2, 2025 Updated Apr 27, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LONDON — He lost his title as prince, his rent-free mansion and whatever remained of his reputation in the public eye.kAm(92EVD ?6IE 7@C E96 4@>>@?6C @?46 <?@H? 2D !C:?46 p?5C6H AC@323=J :?G@=G6D 2 7=66E @7 >@G:?8 ECF4<D 2D 96 A24<D FA E96 EC2AA:?8D @7 9:D @?46 C@J2= =:76 E@ >@G6 E@ 2? :D@=2E65 AC:G2E6 9@>6 @H?65 3J 9:D 3C@E96C[ z:?8 r92C=6D xxx]k^AmkAm{:76 2D 96 <?6H :E H:== 492?86 5C2>2E:42==J[ 8:G6? 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