Prince Andrew has been removed from plaques in the Falkland Islands, reflecting the Royal Family’s continued banishment of the former Duke of York as officials stripped his name from public memorials.

Plaques featuring his name were removed from Falklands public buildings, signifying a deliberate effort to distance official recognition from Andrew, who served in the conflict between Britain and Argentina in the 1980s.

While the removal targets symbolic visibility, it also underscores the monarchy’s desire to manage reputational risk tied to his name as Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed Andrew also lost his honorary rank as vice admiral in the Royal Navy.

King Charles allowed him to retain the medals he earned through service, separating ceremonial recognition from official titles and duties as Buckingham Palace subsequently confirms that the formal processes to remove all remaining styling, including prince, have begun.

Andrew withdrew from public royal duties in 2019 after intense criticism over a BBC interview regarding his association with financier Jeffrey Epstein. Military titles and patronages were formally revoked by Queen Elizabeth in January 2022 following legal developments.

The revocation followed a judge’s rejection of Andrew‘s attempt to dismiss Virginia Giuffre’s sexual assault lawsuit, which he later settled out of court for an undisclosed sum. The decision marked a turning point in his public and institutional standing within the royal framework.

Although Andrew occasionally attended family events after losing titles, scrutiny intensified in recent weeks. Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, detailed in her posthumous memoir that Andrew “believed having sex with me was his birthright,” describing multiple alleged encounters.

Emails recently leaked also showed Andrew continued correspondence with Epstein after claiming to have severed ties. Consequently, he announced on October 17 that he would relinquish his royal titles and honors voluntarily.

Meanwhile on November 17, the Daily Mail captured Andrew riding a horse on Windsor Castle grounds with a female companion. The image marked his first public appearance since King Charles stripped him of his royal titles and his styling as “His Royal Highness.”

The sighting suggests Andrew, 65, has yet to leave Royal Lodge, the 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor Great Park he has occupied for two decades. Observers noted a calm demeanor, indicating a preference for maintaining routine amid ongoing scrutiny and formal restrictions.

Trump reverses position on Epstein Files

Meanwhile President Donald Trump has urged Republicans in the House of Representatives to vote to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, in a stunning U-turn on what he previously claimed was a hoax.

Trump‘s reversal comes after weeks of dismissing disclosure as a partisan distraction. Newly published emails and documents have reignited interest in Epstein‘s connections to prominent figures, prompting lawmakers to reconsider transparency obligations.

Dozens of Republican members now signal support for legislation compelling the release of all Epstein-related records, though the measure’s prospects in the Senate remain uncertain. The files include witness interviews and evidence seized during raids of Epstein‘s properties.

The 79-year-old’s motive for saying they should do so is “because we have nothing to hide,” reversing his prior opposition on the matter.

Epstein, convicted in 2008 for soliciting a minor, was found dead in prison in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges. The ongoing release of materials, often referred to as the Epstein files, continues to expose interactions with prominent public figures, including Trump.

Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and claimed he severed contact with Epstein before the 2008 conviction.

However, emails involving Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence, have renewed public scrutiny and political discussion.