Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Faces Stunning New Blow As London Moves To Strip Ancient Royal Honour
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is facing yet another humiliating setback as officials consider removing one of the oldest civic honours in the world. A new report suggests that the City of London may strip him of the Freedom of the City of London, a title he inherited through his father Prince Philip.
According to Express which cited a report from The Sun, the honour is far more than ceremonial tradition. It historically allows the holder to drive sheep over London Bridge and to carry a ceremonial sword within the city limits. While symbolic today, it remains one of the most prestigious recognitions granted by the ancient corporation.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor inherited the honour automatically because his father held the same status. Prince Philip was a Freeman of the City of London, placing him among a distinguished list that also includes well known names such as Sir David Beckham.
A spokesperson for the City of London Corporation confirmed that Andrew received the honour by patrimony. This means he did not apply for it but obtained it as the child of a Freeman. The spokesperson stressed that applications through patrimony are not subject to the same scrutiny as regular applications.
The official added that elected members are not involved in approving honours gained by inheritance. However the increasing public concern surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has forced the Corporation to take a closer look at the rules governing these historical privileges.
In the statement the Corporation noted that it is listening to concerns raised by the public. It is now carefully reviewing the processes that outline how the Freedom is awarded and the conditions under which it can be revoked. This marks a significant shift from the usual hands off approach for inherited honours.
This development follows years of controversy surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and his association with the late offender Jeffrey Epstein. The fallout from that relationship led King Charles to strip him of his royal military titles and patronages, a move that marked a major turning point in his public life.
The possible removal of the Freedom of the City of London could become another symbolic blow for the disgraced royal. Experts note that while the honour carries no political or administrative authority, its loss would represent yet another rejection from institutions seeking to distance themselves from scandal.
Observers believe that the Corporation is under growing pressure to respond to public sentiment. The royal family itself has taken strong measures in recent years as King Charles aims to protect the reputation of the monarchy from lingering controversy.
The situation also casts new light on the evolving dynamics within the royal family. Prince William and Princess Kate have been focused on modernising the monarchy while maintaining a strong public image. In contrast the scandals surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor have consistently pulled attention back to the darker chapters of the royal narrative.
Meanwhile Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to dominate headlines from afar as their tensions with the family remain unresolved. Their global presence often highlights the divide between the senior working royals and those who have stepped away.
Against this turbulent backdrop the latest development serves as a reminder of how far Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has fallen from royal grace. What was once an inherited privilege may soon become another casualty of his stained legacy.
The City of London Corporation is expected to continue its review in the coming months. Should it choose to remove the honour the decision would mark a historic and symbolic shift in the treatment of royal titles tied to inheritance.
For now the future of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor remains clouded by scandal and uncertainty. Each new move by public institutions only deepens the distance between him and the royal world he once inhabited with ease.
