The Duke of York is confronting a fresh royal crisis as a senior Conservative figure launches a blistering attack, demanding his military titles remain permanently revoked.
In an exclusive interview, Tory MP Bob Seely revealed he's preparing to table legislation that would prevent Prince Andrew from ever regaining his prestigious military affiliations and royal patronages.
Parliamentary Power Play
The Isle of Wight MP condemned the Duke's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as "shameful" and insisted the royal must face lasting consequences for his poor judgement.
"His behaviour has been shameful," Seely stated unequivocally. "He is not fit to hold these titles and should never have them returned."
Fallout from Epstein Scandal
Prince Andrew was stripped of his military roles and royal patronages in January 2022 amid the fallout from his friendship with Epstein and sexual assault allegations, which he has consistently denied.
The Virginia Giuffre civil case, though settled out of court, caused irreparable damage to the Duke's reputation and standing within the Royal Family.
Constitutional Clash Looms
Seely's proposed amendment to the Honours (Forfeiture) Committee could spark a constitutional confrontation between Parliament and the monarchy.
The move represents unprecedented parliamentary intervention into royal affairs, signalling growing impatience with the Duke's continued presence in public life.
Military Community Backlash
The MP's intervention comes amid ongoing discontent within military circles about Andrew's previous honorary roles with regiments including the Grenadier Guards.
Many serving and former military personnel have expressed discomfort at the prospect of the Duke potentially resuming any form of military association.
As pressure mounts from both political and military quarters, the Palace faces difficult decisions about Prince Andrew's future role - or lack thereof - within the institution he was born to serve.
