Prince Andrew was seen smiling on his way to visit the Queen on the eve of the decision to deprive him of his freedom from the City of York tonight.
Faced with the fury of residents over a civil case the beleaguered Duke settled with Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre, now Roberts, York City Council will attempt to distance itself from Prince Andrew.
Today at 18:00, the council will vote to remove the Duke of York’s status of “Honorary Citizen of the City”, awarded to him in 1987.
The advisers also want to promote their connection to Prince Andrew and call on Buckingham Palace and the government to strip the title of Duke of York.
The 62-year-old was stripped of his military posts and royal patronage and was told he would no longer be called “His Royal Highness”.
Prince Andrew, pictured today, smiles as he makes his way to the Queen ahead of the decision to deprive him of his freedom from the City of York tonight.
Faced with the fury of residents over a civil case the beleaguered Duke settled with Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre, York City Council will attempt to distance itself from Prince Andrew. Pictured: York Minster
At 6:00 pm today, the council will vote to strip the Duke of York, pictured today, of his “Honorary Citizen of the City” status, which he was given in 1987.
The York City Council will consider the motion: “The Council decides that, pursuant to section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the City Council shall revoke the Duke of York’s honorary citizenship of the City, which was granted to him in 1987. .’
Darryl Smalley, Liberal Democrat York City Councilman, told the Independent: “York’s unique connection to the crown and the monarch is an important part of our city’s heritage and history.
“However, as a council and a city, we support victims of sexual violence and are doing everything we can to end violence against women and girls at the local level.
“Therefore, it is inappropriate for Prince Andrew to retain his title of ambassador, which is inextricably linked to our city.”
Mr Smalley had previously called on Prince Andrew to strip him of his title.
A poll by York’s daily The Press found that 88 percent of its readers want the Duke of York’s honors to be taken away from the prince.
Phil Pinder, a salesman at the city’s famous cathedral, told The York Press in February: “York deserves better.
“He was stripped of his royal duties; he settled out of court, ending the prospect of any legal clearing of his name, so his only option is to step down as Duke of York permanently.
“York deserves to be represented by another member of the royal family.”
He offered the “controversial” choice of Prince Harry, who lives in the US and is titled Duke of Sussex.
There are also several petitions asking that Prince Andrew be stripped of the honor of the Duke of York.
The people of York today called on Prince Andrew (pictured in 2021) to strip him of his dukeship following the settlement of his US sexual assault lawsuit.
Andrew at York Racecourse will open a new weigh-in room in May 2015.
One of them, who signed more than 1,000 people, said: “Not only has ‘Prince’ Andrew demonstrated a lack of morality, a lack of humanity and a lack of judgment by his long fraternization with Jeffrey Epstein, his recent interview confirms that he lacks the ability to reflect, demonstrate understanding and to study. .
“Most importantly, it shows a complete lack of concern for others.
“These are not Yorkshire values. Associating it with such a proud, upright, and straightforward county is both contradictory and embarrassing. Delete the title.
Prince Andrews’ first public appearance since he retired from public life following his liaison with convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of child sex trafficking in 2021, will serve his father Prince Philip .
It alleged that the Queen “personally paid £2 million to Virginia Roberts’ charity” as part of Andrew’s £12 million settlement.
The “Firing Warning” documents were filed with the court on March 8, and lawyers for both parties called for the lawsuit to be dismissed, indicating that the settlement had been paid.
When the order was issued, the Treasury Department confirmed that taxpayer funds were not being used to pay either Virginia Roberts or the Duke of York’s legal fees.
The prince is pictured with his accuser Virginia Roberts and Ghislaine Maxwell, who were convicted in 2021 of child sex trafficking.
The Freedom of Information Request asked if any money from the Sovereign Grant to the Royal Family or any other public money was being used. The Treasury insisted, “No public money was used to pay legal or settlement fees.”
The joint ruling, filed in a New York court, states that each party will pay its own costs and fees.
The Queen, or even Prince Charles, is said to have contributed to the settlement by paying him or lending him money until the sale of the £17 million Swiss ski chalet he owns with ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York passes.
Mrs Giuffre sued Andrew for alleged sexual assault. She claimed he had sex with her when she was 17 after he was sold by his friend, the late billionaire pedophile Epstein.
Demands for Buckingham Palace to reveal how Prince Andrew (left) will pay for his £12m sexual assault lawsuit intensified last night after royal aides declined to say if it would be partially funded by the Queen (right)
The Duke will make a “substantial donation” to a sexual abuse charity set up by Mrs Giuffre, a 38-year-old mother of three. He said he now regrets his association with Epstein.
Andrew, who was forced to retire from royal duties and public life as a result of the scandal, has previously stated that he does not remember meeting Mrs Giuffre and has always vehemently denied her allegations.
But he agreed to a settlement last month.
The Queen, who still hopes to attend a thanksgiving service for her husband, wanted the gathering to include family, friends, dignitaries and representatives from the many organizations with which the Duke of Edinburgh was associated.
The palace has yet to confirm if the Queen will be able to attend, saying she still hopes to attend.
Prince Harry will not travel to the UK for duty due to the ongoing legal action he is taking against the Home Office over the protection of the Metropolitan Police, which he believes he should still be entitled to while in the UK despite waiving royal duties and moving to California. .