After weeks, months, years and even decades of scandals, all the titles and privileges of the former Prince Andrew have been completely removed.
There are no modern precedents for such a colossal loss of royal status.
Unlike the previous statement on his future, this was from Buckingham Palace rather than Andrew himself.
It's a ripping off the bandage moment, which the Palace will hope will finally draw a line under the endless oil slick of bad news stories about Andrew.
The sliver of dignity given to him, that he was voluntarily choosing not to use his titles, has been taken away.
