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Prince Andrew to Be Renamed Following Public Controversies

The only secondary school on St Helena seeks a new name to distance itself from the Duke of York's scandals, with Buckingham Palace's approval.

  • Prince Andrew School on St Helena, a British Overseas Territory, is rebranding to remove its association with the Duke of York due to his controversial public image.
  • The decision follows years of scandals involving Prince Andrew, including his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and an out-of-court settlement in a sexual assault case.
  • The school aims to adopt a 'neutral' name that reflects the values and aspirations of its students and community, free from contentious associations.
  • Students are actively participating in the renaming process, with suggestions being voted on and the final choice expected by the end of February.
  • The new name will be officially launched in September, with the move supported by the government of St Helena and approved by Buckingham Palace.
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