Growing pressure is being placed on the government to formally strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom, with calls for legislation to remove royal titles. This intensified following the posthumous release of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, in which she detailed allegations of sexual assault against the Duke of York. While Andrew voluntarily relinquished his titles, they can only be formally removed through an Act of Parliament.
Members of Parliament, including Rachael Maskell MP, are advocating for legislative changes that would allow for the removal of titles from individuals in such circumstances, ensuring this situation does not recur. The Scottish National Party also supports new legislation without delay, emphasizing that this action is what the public and victims of the Epstein scandal deserve. A proposed bill could also affect Lord Mandelson's peerage due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Prime Minister's office has indicated that decisions regarding Prince Andrew's titles are primarily a matter for the King and the Palace. The controversy is fueled by ongoing scrutiny of Andrew's relationship with Epstein and the allegations he vehemently denies. Giuffre's memoir, released on the day of the article, includes claims that Andrew sought to uncover damaging information about her.
Buckingham Palace has stated that these new allegations are being treated with grave concern and warrant thorough investigation. Furthermore, Giuffre's fa... download the app to read more
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