Summary
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been asked by London's city leaders to give up his Freedom of the City of London honor, which he inherited from his father in 2012. The city government said there is no clear legal way to remove this honor, so they are waiting to see if he chooses to give it up.
Key Facts
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor inherited the Freedom of the City of London because his father, Prince Philip, held it.
- The Freedom of the City is an old honor that historically allowed holders to perform special rights, like walking sheep over London Bridge without charges.
- The City of London Corporation (CLC) cannot legally take away the Freedom of the City given by inheritance.
- The CLC has invited Andrew to voluntarily relinquish this honor.
- Andrew was stripped of his royal titles last year by King Charles after details about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came out.
- In February, Andrew was arrested and questioned on suspicion of misconduct but was released and he denies any wrongdoing.
- Other famous people like Sir Lenny Henry and Cate Blanchett have also received the Freedom of the City honor.
- The CLC will decide on further actions based on Andrew’s response to their invitation.
