Residents of Prince Andrew Road and Prince Andrew Close in Maidenhead are urging the local council to rename the streets following the disgraced prince's loss of royal titles and his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The roads were named after Prince Andrew, the third child of Queen Elizabeth II, upon his birth in 1960. However, recent revelations about his friendship with Epstein and allegations of sexual misconduct have led some residents to view the names as an embarrassment.
Tom Kirk, a resident of Prince Andrew Road, told the Maidenhead Advertiser that the name now carries an “embarrassing association.” He has contacted the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council to explore the renaming process. Another anonymous resident expressed support for a change, noting that while many historical figures with questionable pasts have streets named after them, it is worth exploring the option.
Not all residents agree. Trisha Ray, who has lived on the road since 1977, said the administrative burden of changing her address would be “more trouble than it’s worth.” The council has stated that any formal application must meet strict criteria, including full consent from all affected property owners, and will be assessed according to legal procedures.
