Andrew was granted honorary independence of the City of York in 1987, but the Liberal Democrats, the largest group in the City of York Council, said a movement to begin the process of removing the honor was completed in March. Will be presented at the council meeting. 24.
The motion also calls on the prince to resign as Duke of York in the wake of his legal battle with Geffrey of Virginia.
Andrew was widely criticized for abandoning Dukedom, one of his last remaining major honors after the Queen relinquished his honorary military roles, and abandoned his HRH style. Had given
The council said the city’s honorary independence was given in recognition of the outstanding services of locals, dignitaries and the royal family.
Other recipients of the award include the Duke of Wellington, Sir Winston Churchill, film composer John Berry, and actress Dame Judy Dench.
Daryl Simley, executive member of the City of York Council for Culture, Entertainment and Communities, said: Trying to, including removing his honorary freedom.
“York’s unique relationship with the Crown Prince and King is an important part of our city’s heritage and history.
“However, as a council and as a city, we stand with the victims of sexual abuse and are doing everything possible to end violence against women and girls locally.
“Thus, it is inappropriate for Prince Andrew to retain his ambassadorial address, which is intimately linked to our city.”
A letter submitted to the U.S. District Court for Justice states that the Queen’s second son “regrets” his association with notorious financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew has agreed to make a “substantial donation” to Ms Geffrey’s charity after the couple agreed to an out-of-court settlement in their civil sex lawsuit against her.
It is reported that he has agreed to pay eight figures.