Prince Andrew's banner removed from chapel at Windsor Castle

Prince Andrew's banner removed from chapel at Windsor Castle

The coat of arms banner belonging to Prince Andrew has been taken down at Windsor Castle amidst ongoing controversy surrounding his association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The flag, associated with his membership in the Order of the Garter, which the prince renounced last week, used to be on display inside St George’s Chapel but has since been removed.

Following the release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, “Nobody’s Girl,” earlier this year, Prince Andrew announced that he would no longer utilize his royal titles, including Duke of York. The book revived allegations of his ties to Epstein, which the prince vehemently denies. As public pressure mounts, there are calls for further consequences for Andrew, such as the formal stripping of his titles and his residency at Royal Lodge in Windsor.

The Order of the Garter, an esteemed order of chivalry in Britain, boasts a roster of distinguished members, including non-royals who have made significant contributions to public life. Concerns have particularly been raised regarding Prince Andrew’s long-standing occupancy of Royal Lodge, where he has paid a nominal rent for over two decades. Despite mounting calls for accountability, the government has declined to schedule a parliamentary debate on the prince’s titles or taxpayer-funded home.

Recent revelations have added to Prince Andrew’s troubles, with reports emerging that he received a substantial sum of money from a British businessman associated with a company involved in pension fraud. The prince’s financial dealings have drawn scrutiny, compounded by ongoing investigations into allegations that he sought personal information about Giuffre through his police protection. In response, Prince Andrew has taken steps to distance himself from his royal titles, emphasizing the need to safeguard the reputation of the monarchy and focus on its duties

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