Overview
- The royal family's website now headlines his page as "Prince Andrew" after removing "Duke of York," though his biography still contains references to the former title.
- A YouGov survey of nearly 6,700 adults found roughly 80% support legislation to strip the dukedom, with 63% strongly in favor and 17% somewhat supportive.
- SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has tabled an early day motion urging parliamentary steps to remove the title, with 14 MPs signed at the latest count.
- A House of Commons Library briefing outlines administrative options such as striking his peerage from the Roll of the Peerage via the Lord Chancellor, while full legal removal would typically require an act of Parliament.
- Scrutiny of Andrew’s 75-year Royal Lodge lease—£1 million paid up front, a peppercorn annual rent, and major renovation obligations—has fueled calls from figures including Robert Jenrick for him to live privately without public support.