Now Prince Andrew has stopped using his Duke of York title, you might be wondering if another royal could take on the title in the future – well, it reportedly won’t be Prince Louis.
This is apparently why…
Prince Louis ‘won’t receive’ Duke of York title in future
The future of Prince Andrew’s dukedom is unclear after he announced on October 17 that he would no longer use the title. Technically, Andrew still holds the title. However, he has agreed not to use it.
It comes amid much scandal surrounding Andrew, including his association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and sexual assault allegations against him – accusations he has always denied.
The prince revealed that he will no longer use his royal title or honours, as “the continued accusations about me distract from the work of” King Charles and the rest of monarchy.
The tradition behind the title
The Duke of York title is traditionally bestowed on the monarch’s second son. This tradition first began with King Edward IV in 1474.
The title was very special to the late Queen Elizabeth II as her beloved father, King George VI, was also known as the Duke of York prior to his brother King Edward VIII’s famous 1936 abdication.
Officially removing Prince Andrew’s dukedom would require an Act of Parliament. Therefore, it is likely that the future of the dukedom will remain unknown until after his death.
As Prince Andrew’s dukedom cannot be passed down to his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, it will reportedly revert to the crown upon his death.
The ‘future’ of Prince Andrew’s former title
If Prince William is king then, it would be tradition that the title would be passed down to his second son, Prince Louis.
However, due to Prince Andrew’s links to the title and the allegations against him, it wouldn’t be surprising if Prince William (when he’s king) would choose to shift tradition.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told GB News: “Certain titles are identified with their holders, maybe unfairly. We are in an age where instant information is available and Duke of York rings alarm bells worldwide.
“There probably will never be another Duke of York.”
Whilst Louis’ future title is unclear, the titles that will likely be passed down to Prince George and Princess Charlotte are pretty predictable.
George, Charlotte and Louis’ future titles
It is expected that Prince George will be the next Prince of Wales, like his father and grandfather before him. Thus, a title traditionally given to the sovereign’s eldest son and heir to the throne.
William is currently the 22nd prince to hold the title.
Princess Charlotte could become the next Princess Royal, just as Queen Elizabeth II made her daughter Princess Anne.
This rank is lifelong, but purely honorary. Although, it is the highest honour that can be given to a female member of the royal family.
Allegations against Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew has faced scrutiny over his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for several years.
Andrew has also been accused of sexual assault, allegations which he has always denied.
Virginia Giuffre alleged she was made to have sex with the prince in the early 2000s after being trafficked by Epstein.
In a statement released by Buckingham Palace last Friday evening, Prince Andrew said: “In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family.”
He went on to say: “I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life.
“With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”
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