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Residents Push to Rename Prince Andrew Streets as Councils Outline Hurdles

Local councils say any change hinges on resident consent under strict naming rules.

Overview

  • King Charles has begun the formal process to remove Prince Andrew’s style, titles and honours, prompting fresh calls to drop his name from local roads.
  • Whittlesea City Council in Melbourne confirmed enquiries about renaming Prince Andrew Avenue in Lalor and said no formal process has started.
  • Geographic Names Victoria advised that any application needs majority support from affected residents and that road names should be changed only when necessary.
  • In Maidenhead, residents of Prince Andrew Road and Prince Andrew Close have explored a change, with the council requiring full consent from all affected property owners and compliance with national addressing conventions.
  • Local opinion is split, with some residents citing an embarrassing association and others warning that changing addresses would be an undue burden.