It’s been a week since Prince Andrew renounced his remaining royal titles following new and damaging allegations about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

While the move is unrelated to the scandal itself, it has reignited questions about how — and to what extent — royal titles can actually be removed. After all, despite losing his military affiliations and public honours, Andrew has retained his title of “Prince,” which is protected under British law.

The situation has sparked speculation about whether a future monarch could take things further, legally stripping royal privileges altogether. According to several royal insiders, that possibility could soon become very real — particularly under Prince William’s reign.

William’s Reported Plan to ‘Slim Down’ the Monarchy

Sources speaking to The Daily Beast claim that the Prince of Wales has quietly discussed reducing the number of royals who hold princely and princess titles once he becomes king. Reportedly, up to five family members could be affected.

To make such changes, William would need to issue an executive order known as letters patent, which would then require parliamentary approval.

So, who might be in his sights?

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie

Royal commentators believe Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie could be among the first to lose their titles — not because of scandal, but because they are not working royals.

Both sisters live relatively private lives and maintain full-time careers. Beatrice, 37, works as a strategist for the tech firm Afiniti, while Eugenie, 35, serves as a director at the London art gallery Hauser & Wirth. Each is also a mother of two.