Donald Trump says he felt badly for the British royal family after King Charles stripped his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his title as prince amid mounting pressure over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In short:

US President Donald Trump has described the removal of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s royal titles as a “tragic situation” for the British Crown.

Mr Trump appeared to suggest the renewed pressure on the family caused by recent revelations relating to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal were unfair.

What’s next?

The former prince will move to Sandringham Estate, one of the royal residences of King Charles.