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Mountbatten-Windsor Retains City of London Honor Despite Controversy

3/6/2026

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will retain Freedom of the City of London honour after a review found it cannot be revoked.
Granted in 2012 for his father's status, the honour lets recipients walk sheep over London Bridge.
City of London Corporation says the honour constitutes a legal right that cannot be revoked.
Mountbatten-Windsor has lost his royal titles due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein and was arrested in February for alleged misconduct.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will retain Freedom of the City of London honour after a review found it cannot be revoked.
Granted in 2012 for his father's status, the honour lets recipients walk sheep over London Bridge.
City of London Corporation says the honour constitutes a legal right that cannot be revoked.
Mountbatten-Windsor has lost his royal titles due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein and was arrested in February for alleged misconduct.