Prince Andrew loses ‘Freedom of the City’ honor amid sex abuse scandal: ‘No longer appropriate’
Fox News
The campaign to remove the honorary title came amid Prince Andrew's scandal surrounding his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre's sexual assault lawsuit.
"The honor is held by many notable and accomplished people who carry it with pride and responsibly," said Darryl Smalley, City of York Council’s Executive Member for Culture, as quoted by the outlet.
"Having been stripped of his military roles and royal patronages by the queen, we believe that it is right to remove all links that Prince Andrew still has with our great city. I was pleased to see councilors 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. The removal of this honorary title sends the right message that we as a city stand with victims of abuse."