According to a York MP, Prince Andrew should be stripped of the Duke of York title he earned after his military honorary titles were stripped.
Rachael Maskell, 49, the Labour MP for York Central said the case of Andrew showed that there needs to be a debate on how aristocratic titles which ‘take their name from a geographical location’ are assigned.
She previously said that Andrew’s title as Duke of York is ‘untenable’ after he was stripped of his titles amid a court battle with Virginia Giuffre, who accuses him of having sex with her when she was 17. Andrew refutes the claims.
The Queen took his HRH style out of use and stripped him of the prestigious honorary military positions he held less than one week ago.
Ms Maskell asked for a discussion today, as part of questions to Jacob Rees Mogg, about whether his future title of Duke of York should be decided by “local people”.
She mentioned the 1917 Act of Parliament that was used during World War I to remove British enemies from their British peerages.
Rachael Masell, 49 (left), Labour MP from York Central, said that Andrew’s story showed how it is important to debate the assignment of aristocratic titles “taking their names from a geographic location”.
Ms Maskell, during Commons Leader Jacob Rees–Mogg’s questions, asked for a debate about whether his future title of Duke of York should be decided by “local people”.
She stated, “My city of York is interested in how titles are assigned. How can they be removed from those who use the name of a geographic location as their title?
The Titles Deprivation Act was passed by Parliament in 1917 to eliminate a title that could be used for the crime of treason.
“Will you allow the Leader to have a discussion about new legislation which empowers local residents to determine how titles are removed and awarded. How that affects the geographic location where the title is taken?
She stated that YORK has an international reputation for not only its rich cultural heritage, but also the social value it holds.
Commons Leader, Mr Rees Mogg responded that 1917 Titles Deprivation Act had been ‘an extraordinarily interesting act of Parliament’. He added: “I understand that successors to dukes who were deprived could petition for their titles to be restored if so desired.
He did not indicate that Ms. Maskell’s proposal would be debated by MPs and stated that the issue of awarding territorial designations was a matter that the sovereign should decide.
Andrew had his military positions and the HRH title removed. Ms. Maskell joined the senior York City councillors who demanded that the Duke be disassociated from the city.
She stated that it was impossible for Duke of York to hold on to his title one more day; York’s association must come to an end.
“There is a serious accusation against the man regarding his privileges and entitlement.
According to a survey, nearly 9/10 Yorkers want Prince Andrew removed as the tragic fallout of his sex abuse suit rumbles on.
Andrew at York Racecourse will open the new weigh room in May 2015.
Picture of the prince with Virginia Roberts, his accuser, and Ghislaine Maxiwell
“I am working with agencies to combat sexual violence and misogyny.”
As the drama from Prince Andrew’s bombshell sex abuse suit continues to rumble on, nearly nine in ten Yorkers have called for his dethronement. A poll was conducted yesterday.
York’s Daily Press conducted an online survey to find that 88% want the Duke of York Honors stripped from the Prince. The prospect of a US court fight is looming.
York is now distancing herself from what the Queen called a “pariah Prince” following the sensational removal of his honorary military and royal patronages roles as well as official ‘HRH’ status.
Andrew faces a suit from a woman who alleges she was forced to have sex in his company by Jeffrey Epstein, a paedophile financier. His accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre alleges she was forced to have sex with the duke on three occasions when she was a minor under US law.
Andrew strongly denies all allegations. He will continue to defend the lawsuit in his capacity as a private citizen. He has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing.
York Racecourse’s most highly regarded racing event, The Duke of York Stakes has revealed plans to rename it ‘The 1895 Duke of York Stakes to better reflect its rich history and the particular Duke of York it recalls.
A York Racecourse spokesman told The Press that the Stakes was introduced in 1895 and named after Prince George, the Duke of York at the time – later King George V.
More than 900 individuals have already signed a Change.org petition requesting that Andrew’s dukedom be removed.
Andrew, according to the petition has “a lack or morals and lack humanity by prolonged fraternising with Jeffrey Epstein” and a “total lack caring for other people”.
These aren’t Yorkshire values. It is embarrassing and contradictory to have him associated with such an honest, proud and straight-talking county,’ the statement adds.
As Andrew continues, pubs around the country are debating if to change their Duke of York names.
The Duke of York Gastropub manager in Marylebone (west London) said they would meet this week to discuss possible changes of name.
The manager, who wished to remain anonymous, said: ‘We won’t decide either way until next week in a meeting amongst the owners. This is a bank name change and it affects credit cards machines. So, while the process may seem simple, there has been no final decision.
In a round of interviews this morning, the Armed Forces minister said the associations kept by Andrew were ‘horrifically ill-advised’.
James Heappey, speaking on LBC said Andrew had “caused immense challenges for the royal family” in a year where we should have been celebrating Her Majesty’s extraordinary service as she approaches her platinum jubilee.
He refused to make further comment that could’might be too controversial.