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Council to debate Andrew street name change

Council to debate Andrew street name change

Summary

The Mid and East Antrim Council is considering a proposal to change the name of a street named after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor in Northern Ireland. This discussion comes after Andrew lost all his royal titles due to his controversial ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Several political parties support renaming the street while maintaining a connection to the Royal Family.

Key Facts

  • The council in Mid and East Antrim will discuss changing the name of "Prince Andrew Way" in Carrickfergus.
  • The street was originally named to honor Andrew's marriage to Sarah Ferguson in 1986.
  • Andrew lost all his royal titles this month, following controversy over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Other political parties like the Democratic Unionist Party support the name change.
  • The proposal suggests a new name could honor Queen Elizabeth II.
  • The process for changing the street name could take an unspecified amount of time if approved.
  • Andrew officially gave up his titles, which included the Duke of York and Baron Killyleagh, awarded on his wedding day.
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