Andrew insists on Duke title in private, reports say

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

The disgraced Duke of York reportedly insists on being addressed as 'Sir' or 'Duke' in private despite being stripped of his royal titles by the King. According to a source quoted by the Daily Mail, Andrew believes he is 'an honourable man who has been unfairly treated' and is 'determined not to accept being a punchbag or a scapegoat'. He is said to feel 'badly let down' by the King.

Andrew's confidence is reported to be recovering following a recent legal victory over Thames Valley Police. The force admitted it had conducted unlawful searches at Royal Lodge during its investigation into alleged misconduct in public office relating to his role as UK trade envoy. Andrew argued that the property should not have been searched without him or a representative present, and that items belonging to his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson should not have been seized.

Andrew now lives at Marsh Farm in Norfolk. He is reportedly receiving regular fan mail at his home and has begun to receive dinner invitations from neighbours. While he is no longer treated as a guest of honour, these gestures are seen as small steps toward social rehabilitation. The source said the wider family believes he deserves credit for not 'rocking the royal boat'.

Andrew insists on Duke title in private, reports say — Image: Oxford Mail

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Andrew 'insists on Duke title in private' reports sayDespite being stripped of his royal titles by the King, the disgraced Duke of York reportedly insists on being addressed as "Sir" or "Duke" in private.Oxford Mail · 13 Oct, 12:30
Andrew 'insists on Duke title in private' reports sayDespite being stripped of his royal titles by the King, the disgraced Duke of York reportedly insists on being addressed as "Sir" or "Duke" in private.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Oct, 12:30

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