Charles was left with no other choice

IT'S hard to fathom a disgrace more complete. From Prince and Duke, much-loved son of a monarch, to plain old Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is a fall that is hard to comprehend.

- BY JENNIE BOND ROYAL EXPERT

And it will be the most bitter of pills for the King's brother to stomach. Even their great uncle, who rocked the monarchy by abdicating, was allowed to keep his titles.

The clamour from public, press and even members of Parliament for tougher action against Andrew had become relentless.

And when the King was heckled about his brother at a public engagement earlier this week, the pressure became too much.