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Debate over Changing 'Prince Andrew' Place Names in NI
Northern Ireland councils debate renaming streets linked to Prince Andrew after King Charles revoked his titles amid Epstein association concerns.
- On Friday, King Charles's decision to strip Prince Andrew of his titles prompted intensified calls to rename places bearing his name across the United Kingdom.
- Concerns about Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein prompted residents and councillors to request street name changes, while Buckingham Palace said this association led to his removal from the peerage.
- Councillors in Carrickfergus are set to debate renaming Prince Andrew Way, while Mid and East Antrim councillor Aaron Skinner, inundated with calls, wants the road named after the late Queen Elizabeth II.
- Any application must be accompanied by a petition signed by at least one third of residents, and a council survey of residents over 18 and commercial premises must show two thirds support before council officers and committees approve renaming.
- Sinn Féin will liaise with councils in Northern Ireland to remove Prince Andrew's name, the SDLP supports this, and DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urged accountability and backing for abuse victims.
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Calls to change ‘Prince Andrew’ place names intensify after stripping of title
Multiple streets across the UK are named after the King’s controversial brother.
·London, United Kingdom
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