Ex-Prince Andrew reportedly might lose another significant honor soon. King Charles’s younger brother was stripped of his royal titles after he was caught up in controversies. Additionally, he was allegedly removed from the Royal Lodge in Windsor due to similar reasons. Now, as per a source, Andrew is about to lose his name on a remote Antarctic plateau.
Officials are reportedly reviewing a landmark that bears ex-Prince Andrew’s name
According to RadarOnline.com, Ex-Prince Andrew can lose his name on a 24,000-foot plateau in Queen Elizabeth Range in Antarctica. New Zealand’s officials are reportedly considering renaming the place, which is currently named after him. The discussion started after a member of the public filed a complaint. The complaint questioned whether the former Duke of York should be there on official maps.
As per documents under New Zealand’s Official Information Act, authorities explored the process if a name change happens. This includes consulting the Buckingham Palace. Moreover, the plateau sits alongside places named after King Charles and Princess Anne, which makes Andrew’s inclusion debatable for observers. “What might once have been viewed as an unremarkable royal tribute has become much more complicated because of Andrew’s public standing,” a source aware of the discussion told the outlet.
The source continued that officials feel “that geographical honors should reflect individuals whose reputations remain broadly intact.” This, “inevitably raises questions about whether his name still belongs there.” The insider shared that currently, a decision hasn’t been taken. However, “the very fact that the issue is being considered illustrates how dramatically perceptions of Andrew have changed.” The individual added, “A few years ago, the idea of revisiting a royal naming designation would have been almost unthinkable.”
As per the local media’s correspondence, several options were discussed after the complaint. A suggestion of renaming the place after another royal member was dismissed. Thus, the discussion focused on giving a new name or removing the designation altogether. Another source explained the growing opinion is “Andrew is gradually disappearing from public commemorations and honorary associations.” They continued that whether it is “military links, patronages, or symbolic recognitions such as place names, institutions are increasingly reluctant to be associated with him.”
