Calls for 'sleazy' Andrew's honour to be removed

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As of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reached a boiling point, with synchronized calls from the public, local councils, and Parliament to strip him of his remaining ceremonial and constitutional honors.

While King Charles III took historic steps in late 2025 to remove his brother’s royal status, critics argue that the "job is only half-done" as long as he remains in the line of succession.

1. The Remaining "Honours" Under Fire

Despite losing his "Prince" and "HRH" styles in November 2025, Andrew still holds several high-profile honors that are currently the subject of intense debate:

  • The Freedom of the City of London: * The Status: On March 4, 2026, the City of London Corporation confirmed that Andrew will retain this honor.

    • The Reason: Unlike the Freedom of York, which was granted by "gift," Andrew received the London honor "by virtue of patrimony" (inherited from his father, Prince Philip). The Corporation’s legal review concluded that because it is a legal right of inheritance, it cannot be revoked by elected members.

  • The Line of Succession: * The Fury: Public outcry intensified after his February 2026 arrest, with a YouGov poll showing 82% of Britons want him removed from the line of succession entirely.

    • Government Action: On February 23, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones told the Commons that the government is "not ruling out action" regarding the line of succession, but will wait for the police investigation into his trade envoy role to conclude first. v

2. Sarah Ferguson’s "York" Crisis

The calls for removal have extended to Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who is facing her own "disgrace" this week:

  • Freedom of York Vote: The City of York Council has scheduled an extraordinary meeting for Thursday, March 26, 2026, with the sole purpose of stripping Sarah of her Freedom of the City.

  • The Precedent: Andrew was the first person in history to have this honor revoked by York in 2022. Councillors now argue it is "untenable" for Sarah to keep the wedding gift while the family is under criminal investigation.


3. Parliament Breaks the "Bandages of Silence"

In an extraordinary debate on February 24, 2026, MPs broke with centuries of royal protocol to openly criticize Andrew’s conduct:

  • The "Sleaze" Label: Trade Minister Chris Bryant delivered a scathing assessment of Andrew’s time as a trade envoy, agreeing to release previously classified documents that allegedly show Andrew disparaging British interests to foreign dignitaries.

  • Constitutional Changes: Labour MP Rachael Maskell is renewing her push for the Removal of Titles Bill, which would give the King or Parliament the power to strip peerages (like the Dukedom of York) which currently require a specific Act of Parliament to remove.

Status of Andrew's Honours (March 2026)

Honour / TitleCurrent StatusMethod of Removal
Prince / HRHRemoved (Nov 2025)Royal Letters Patent
Order of the GarterCancelled & AnnulledSovereign's Direction
Duke of YorkInactive (Removed from Roll)Act of Parliament required to strip fully.
Line of Succession8th in LineAct of Parliament required.
Freedom of LondonRetainedLegally irrevocable (Patrimony).
Freedom of YorkRevoked (2022)Council Vote.

The "Counsellor of State" Problem

Currently, Andrew technically remains a Counsellor of State, meaning he is one of the small group of royals who could theoretically act for the King. While he has been made "inactive" by the Palace, MPs are warning that it is "intolerable" for a man "released under investigation" to remain a heartbeat away from the throne.

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