Residents of two roads in Maidenhead named after Prince Andrew are calling for their addresses to be renamed following the former prince's censure over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew Road and Prince Andrew Close were named after Queen Elizabeth II's third child at his birth in 1960, but locals now say the names carry an 'embarrassing association'.
One resident, Tom Kirk, told the Maidenhead Advertiser that mentioning his address often leads to 'raised eyebrows' due to the controversy surrounding Prince Andrew. He has contacted Windsor and Maidenhead Council to explore the renaming process, stating that street names should reflect 'strong values like integrity, equality, respect'. Another anonymous resident told the BBC they felt the name should change, though some neighbours are wary of the administrative burden.
However, there is also some resistance. Trisha Ray, who has lived on Prince Andrew Road since 1977, told the Maidenhead Advertiser that contacting everyone with a new address might be 'more trouble than it's worth'. The council has confirmed that a formal legal process exists for renaming streets, requiring full consent from all affected property owners and adherence to national addressing conventions.
