King Charles attended a Sunday church service at Sandringham days after it was revealed his brother Andrew was being stripped of his Royal titles.
It comes as Andrew’s links to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein continue to cause controversy for the Royal Family.
As part of the shift, Andrew has also been served notice to leave his current residence at Royal Lodge and he will move to Sandringham at some point next year.
The King walked up to the St Mary Magdalene Church alone (Image: Paul Marriott/PA Wire)
It is not yet known which of the empty properties at the estate will be his.
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The palace’s statement said: “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
The monarch was greeted by Revd Canon Dr Paul Williams (Image: Paul Marriott/PA Wire)
“His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence.
“Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.
Photographers waited for King Charles to reappear after the service (Image: Paul Marriott/PA Wire)
“These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.
“Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
Revd Canon Dr Paul Williams (right) said farewell as he left the church (Image: Paul Marriott/PA Wire)
King Charles stepped out at his Norfolk estate on Sunday morning to attend a service at St Mary Magdalene Church.
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He was pictured strolling up to the church wearing a long brown coat adorned with a poppy.
He strolled away, looking deep in thought (Image: Paul Marriott/PA Wire)
He was unaccompanied, but greeted Revd Canon Dr Paul Williams outside.
The press waited to see him leave after the service and the Reverend waved him off as he strolled off, looking deep in thought.
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