"Andrew Mountbatten Windsor will be stripped of his honorary rank of vice-admiral, the defence secretary has announced, which is the disgraced royal's last remaining military title. John Healey said his department was working to remove the rank, which Andrew was awarded on his 55th birthday in 2015. He handed back his other honorary military titles in 2022 over his connections with the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein."
"The honour hit the headlines four years ago following reports he wanted to wear an Admiral's uniform to the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. Mr Healey said that ministers had been guided by the decisions and judgments the King has made. He added: We've seen Andrew surrender the honorary positions he's had throughout the military... we are working now to remove that last remaining title of vice-admiral that he has."
The Independent requests donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, while keeping reporting free of paywalls. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor will be stripped of his honorary rank of vice-admiral, the defence secretary has confirmed. John Healey said his department is working to remove the rank, awarded in 2015. Andrew handed back other honorary military titles in 2022 over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy resurfaced after reports he sought to wear an Admiral's uniform to the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. Healey said ministers were guided by the King’s decisions and judgments and would not comment on whether Andrew could keep his medals, including his Falklands campaign medal.
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