A Labour MP from York has told GB News that they support calls for Prince Andrew to be stripped of his royal title.
It follows a survey by GB News that found over 70 per cent of people in the historic English city believe Prince Andrew should be stripped of his Duke of York title.
The exclusive investigation found that 71 per cent felt he should be stripped of his title, despite Buckingham Palace previously confirming it has no plans to do so.
The data, gathered from 100 people in the streets of York, also revealed that only eight per cent of adults asked believed Andrew should keep the historic royal title, while the other 21 per cent had no view.
Prince Andrew retains his title as the Duke of York and remains eighth in the line of succession to the throne, despite losing his military titles and the 'His Royal Highness' title
PAAdding to the calls, Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, told GB News that she believes that the Duke of York's title should be removed to “discontinue” his association with the city.
She told the People's Channel: "I do believe that the removal of the title of Duke would be an appropriate step.
"York is a city of international standing with strong ethical values, and therefore the continuity of this title brings reputational disregard to the values of our city so its association should be discontinued.
"Having looked into this matter, this would require a change in the law, as we saw, the late Queen did not hold powers to remove the title, when she removed the other titles and appointments he had."
Rachael Maskell told GB News that she believes that the Duke of York's title should be removed
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In addition, Luke Charters, Labour MP for York Outer, told GB News that York residents should be considered on the issue.
He said: “It’s a matter for the Royal Family as to whether Prince Andrew should give up the title.
"I hope the Royal Family consider the feelings of York residents on this issue. “
It is understood that the King cannot remove his brother's royal title, as the power to grant and remove peerage titles resides with Parliament, not the monarch.
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PAPrince Andrew has been widely unpopular with the public since the Duke of York sat down for an infamous BBC Newsnight interview in 2019, in which he discussed his previous friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
The disgraced duke, who served 22 years in the Royal Navy and as a helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War, faced fresh controversy last year after it emerged he had links to an alleged Chinese 'spy'.
In 2022, just months before her passing, Queen Elizabeth stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles and patronages, meaning the duke can no longer be called His Royal Highness, or HRH, in an official capacity.
While Prince Andrew, who stepped down from royal working duties following the interview, has lost his military titles and the "His Royal Highness" title, he still retains his title as the Duke of York and remains eighth in the line of succession to the throne.
GB News has contacted representatives for the Duke of York for a comment.
