Following Prince Andrew’s recent loss of his royal titles due to his controversial association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a royal expert now claims that up to five additional members of the Royal Family could face similar consequences in the near future.

Although Prince Andrew announced that he would “no longer use” his royal title, he still holds his dukedom and remains a prince. To fully strip him of these remaining titles would require an act of Parliament, a process that must be approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. According to ITV, Buckingham Palace is hesitant to use parliamentary time to pursue this.

Prince William Reportedly Ready to Take Action

However, royal expert Tom Sykes states that Prince William has no such reluctance and intends to formally remove Prince Andrew’s dukedom and HRH title once he becomes king. Speaking to The Daily Beast, Sykes said: “Prince William will strip Prince Andrew, along with all other non-working royals, of their HRHs and princely titles when he ascends to the throne, friends and allies of the Prince have said.”

He further explained that this change would be enacted through an executive royal order known as “letters patent,” which would then be ratified by Parliament during the early weeks of William’s reign as King William V.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie at Risk

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, despite having no involvement in their father’s scandal, are also likely to be affected. As neither sister is a working royal, they could lose their HRH status and princess titles under William’s leadership.