The United Kingdom government announced on Sunday its intention to revoke Prince Andrew’s honorary title of vice-admiral, marking the final step in stripping him of all military ranks. This decision follows King Charles III’s removal of Andrew’s remaining royal titles and honors on Thursday, as public outrage grows over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Defense Minister John Healey confirmed the move during an interview with the BBC, stating that the government is acting under the guidance of the king. Healey also indicated that discussions are ongoing regarding whether Andrew should forfeit his military medals. Andrew, who served as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War, retired in 2001 after 22 years of service. His military titles were initially revoked by his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022 after he was sued by Virginia Giuffre, Epstein’s primary accuser. The controversy deepened with the release of a 2010 email in US court documents, in which Andrew expressed plans to meet Epstein in New York after the latter’s release from prison for sex trafficking minors.