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Divided Residents Debate Renaming Prince Andrew Streets

11/10/2025

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Residents on Prince Andrew–named streets in Maidenhead and Norwich are divided over renaming after his loss of royal titles.
Supporters such as Jack Dawson advocate immediate removal, fearing property values could decline.
Opponents such as Michael Collins prefer to keep the names to avoid changing addresses.
In Norwich, vandalism has prompted Councillor Shelagh Gurney to gauge renaming interest.
A 2022 rule requires two-thirds approval from residents, complicating the process.

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Story summary

Residents on Prince Andrew–named streets in Maidenhead and Norwich are divided over renaming after his loss of royal titles.
Supporters such as Jack Dawson advocate immediate removal, fearing property values could decline.
Opponents such as Michael Collins prefer to keep the names to avoid changing addresses.
In Norwich, vandalism has prompted Councillor Shelagh Gurney to gauge renaming interest.
A 2022 rule requires two-thirds approval from residents, complicating the process.