Prince Andrew has been struck with yet another blow following his very public scandal – his coat of arms has reportedly been stripped from Windsor Castle.
Here’s why…
Prince Andrew’s coat of arms removed
A banner, displaying Prince Andrew’s coat of arms, has been removed from Windsor Castle’s chapel.
The flag, which is linked to Andrew’s membership of the Order of the Garter, which he gave up on October 17, was sailed in St George’s Chapel.
Fresh reports claim it is no longer there.
The royal, who revealed he would stop using his Duke of York title last week, has been heavily scrutinised again in recent weeks over his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew has also been accused of sexual assault – allegations he vehemently denies.
Amid the scandal, it seems Prince Andrew has been dealt another blow.
Windsor Castle change
Prince Andrew shared on October 17 that he would no longer use his royal title, Duke of York, as a posthumous memoir by his accuser Virginia Giuffre (titled Nobody’s Girl) shed light on his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
The prince’s banner, which he was given when he became a Knight of the Garter (KG) in 2006, had reportedly been hanging in the quire.
As per BBC, a digital tour of the chapel still depicts it hung in the area where clergy and the choir sit for services.
However, fresh claims state it has now been taken down. Allegedly, only three banners hang there now. It is thought it was taken down earlier in the week.
Royal Insider has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain and includes senior members of The Firm as well as other important public figures, including Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major.
House of Windsor make ‘bold statement’
This latest move, the removal of the coat of arms, is said to be serious.
In fact, such a bold statement reportedly usually only happens in cases of high treason or taking up arms against the crown.
Photos shared by The Sun demonstrate that the banner was still intact on Saturday. But by Wednesday, it was gone.
A source told The Sun: “It was removed at the most convenient moment.”
The move is said to be “hugely symbolic”.
Forty knights have been removed in disgrace since the Order was founded by Edward III in 1348.
Meanwhile, Prince Andrew is reportedly also dealing with issues over living situation at Royal Lodge in Windsor.
In fact, rumours have been swirling over whether King Charles could evict Andrew to give Royal Lodge to Queen Camilla.
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