Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Invited to Step Down from London City Honor
The City of London Corporation has proposed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor voluntarily surrender the Freedom of the City of London, a title he inherited through family lineage. This honor was bestowed in 2012 as a result of his father, Prince Philip, holding the status of Freeman. While some have advocated for the removal of the designation, the CLC emphasized that no legal framework exists to revoke such honors granted by patrimony.
Following revelations about Andrew’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles stripped him of royal titles and honors in the previous year. In February, he was detained on suspicion of misuse of public office, linked to the Epstein Files, and released after 11 hours of questioning. Andrew has maintained his innocence throughout.
“Elected members have agreed to send a letter to Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, requesting he formally renounce the Freedom,” stated a representative from the CLC. “We will evaluate his response at a later assembly and decide on subsequent steps.” The spokesperson also noted that patrimony-based applications are not actively endorsed by the council.
Notable recipients of the Freedom of the City include Sir Lenny Henry and Cate Blanchett. The honor, historically allowing recipients to walk sheep over London Bridge without tariffs, remains tied to Andrew’s familial connection to the royal family. The City of London Corporation has not yet decided whether to take further action.
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