Brace yourself for a royal reckoning that’s more dramatic than a Shakespearean tragedy. King Charles III has launched a formal campaign to strip Prince Andrew of his titles, honors, and royal standing, plunging the disgraced duke into a public fall from grace. It’s a move that’s got the palace walls whispering with scandal -- and, dare we say, a touch of family spite.

The crux of this saga is simple: Charles is sidelining Andrew amid persistent controversies, with whispers of jealousy over Princess Kate Middleton’s soaring popularity fanning the flames of his demise, as the Daily Caller reports.

This isn’t just a sudden decree from on high; the process to remove Andrew’s titles and style officially kicked off on Thursday, per Buckingham Palace.

Stripping titles: A royal eviction

From now on, the man once known as the Duke of York will be plain old Andrew Mountbatten Windsor -- a name stripped of pomp and privilege.

Adding insult to injury, the palace has demanded he vacate Royal Lodge, surrendering his lease and finding a new home on his own dime.

As the official statement coldly notes, these steps “are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”

Jealousy fueling family feud?

But let’s cut through the formalities -- what’s really behind this royal purge? Experts point to a simmering envy, particularly of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, whose grace and public adoration have reportedly gnawed at Andrew’s pride.

“The feud between Prince William and Prince Andrew started primarily due to Andrew’s jealousy and resulting disparaging remarks regarding Kate Middleton,” said Hilary Fordwich, a British royal family expert. Well, isn’t that a fine way to win family favor -- throwing shade at the future queen?

Apparently, Prince William didn’t take kindly to this, adopting what Fordwich calls a “zero-tolerance policy” toward Andrew’s antics and scandals. Talk about a protective big brother vibe; William’s drawing a line in the sand, and Andrew’s on the wrong side of it.

Kate’s rise, Andrew's resentment

Andrew’s bitterness isn’t just a fleeting grudge -- it’s rooted in losing his spot as Queen Elizabeth II’s favored son, only to watch Kate’s star rise while his own plummets.

Royal watcher Ian Pelham Turner adds fuel to the fire, noting that senior royals loathe being eclipsed by “new, young upstarts.” Sounds like Andrew’s ego couldn’t handle playing second fiddle to a poised and popular princess.

Turner also claims Andrew craved more spotlight for his daughters and even harbored dreams of taking Charles’ crown. Ambition or delusion? We’ll let history be the judge, but it’s a bold fantasy for a man now packing his bags.

Allegations resurface

Then there’s the shadow of serious accusations -- Virginia Giuffre’s claims of sexual abuse tied to Jeffrey Epstein, which Andrew steadfastly denies. It’s a dark cloud that refuses to lift, casting doubt on his place in the royal fold.

British author Andrew Lownie, in his recent biography, suggests Andrew’s disdain for Kate may stem from snobbery, believing she wasn’t aristocratic enough for William. If true, it’s a petty jab at a woman who’s won hearts with her dignity, not her pedigree.

Back on Oct. 17, Andrew preemptively announced he’d relinquish his Duke of York title and other honors, perhaps sensing the inevitable. But with Charles’ formal actions and the eviction notice, this feels less like a choice and more like a royal boot. It’s a humbling moment for a man once cloaked in privilege, now facing a future of quiet obscurity.