We're unlikely to see Prince Andrew at a royal public event now for at least six months. And then maybe only once or twice a year.
Banned from royal Christmas celebrations at Sandringham he won't be on the annual church walk. It could be April 2026, at the Easter church service, before he reappears on such a family occasion, maybe longer.
But when he resurfaces, how much will his life have really changed, despite the drama of the loss of his titles and honours?
The move against Andrew followed a public outcry for some kind of sanction and there's certainly been a powerful symbolic message of displeasure - but will it really end the accusing headlines and will his daily life be much affected?
Buckingham Palace will hope that this will be seen as a decisive intervention, ending the drip-drip of scandal.
