Prince Andrew stripped of Freedom of York honour in unanimous decision
27.04.2022 - 22:51
/ ok.co.uk
The City of York has decided to revoke Prince Andrew’s Freedom of the City status after he was accused of sexual abuse by Virginia Giuffre. The Duke of York, 62, who was friends with the late Jeffrey Epstein, reached a financial settlement with Virginia earlier this year – meaning the prince avoided court.
Andrew had a civil case against him filed by Virginia, 38, in August last year, alleging he had sexually assaulted her when she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein. While the Queen’s son continuously denied the allegations, it’s undeniably damaged the royal’s reputation, with some branding it as “impossible” for him to bounce back from it.
Now in a fresh blow, Andrew’s had his Freedom of York status revoked following a unanimous decision by the city’s council members on Wednesday 27 April. The Duke received the honorary status in 1987, and it’s believed he’s the first ever person to have it taken away.The honour is given by a municipality upon a valued member of the community, or upon a visiting celebrity or dignitary.
Lib Dem Darryl Smalley, City of York Council's executive member for culture, leisure and communities and proposer of the motion, said of the decision via Sky News: “I was pleased to see councillors of all parties support this motion and make it clear that it is no longer appropriate for Prince Andrew to represent York and its residents.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.
"The removal of this honorary title sends the right message that we as a city stand with victims of abuse,” he added.The councillor went on to call for Prince Andrew to also have his Duke of York title taken off him. "The next
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