Defense authorities is moving forward to strip the Duke's final honorary title under the guidance of King Charles, the defense minister has declared.
The defense secretary confirmed the King had "indicated that's what he wishes".
Andrew, who was stripped of his title as a prince on Thursday, retained his rank as a Vice Admiral in the Royal Navy after surrendering his remaining defense appointments in 2022.
"This is a move that's right, the Monarch has signaled we should proceed with this and we're working on that at the moment," the defense secretary told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
Previous Developments
- The Duke once occupied various royal and defense positions
- British naval forces has traditionally granted honorary ranks to senior royals
- Recent developments have prompted review of these titles
Present Activities
The elimination mechanism for honorary military ranks entails various phases and needs to adhere to established protocols.
