The former prince is on the edge of losing his last remaining honourJasmine Carey and Helena Vesty NHS, social care and patients reporter
22:30, 21 Nov 2025
Andrew has already lost all his royal titles (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, is on the brink of losing his last remaining honour.
It comes just weeks after being stripped of all his Royal titles, styles and honours. The former Duke of York has seen one of the most significant Royal downfalls in recent memory, and it appears the saga is far from over.
Tonight, it was revealed that the former Duke of York could be stripped of the Freedom of the City of London, one of the world’s oldest civic honours. This privilege allows individuals to drive sheep across London Bridge and carry a ceremonial sword.
It is thought that Andrew received this honour due to his father, Prince Philip, also being a Freeman of the City of London – an honour shared by several famous figures, including Sir David Beckham. On Friday, The Sun reported that a spokesperson for the City of London Corporation stated: “Andrew received the honour by virtue of patrimony, which is inherited as the child of a Freeman.
“Applications via patrimony are not considered by our elected members. The City Corporation is listening, and will continue to listen, to concerns raised.
“And it will carefully consider the rules that govern how a Freedom is given – and the circumstances in which, and procedure by which, it can be removed.”
While the loss of this honour may not significantly impact Andrew, it represents yet another potential humiliation for the the King’s brother, reports the Express. In recent weeks, Andrew has lost his Royal titles and his residence at Royal Lodge. The 65-year-old will now be relocated to a property on King Charles’ private Sandringham estate.
All of the changes follow the controversies surrounding Andrew’s past association with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has consistently denied any allegations made against him.