Streets named after Andrew, formerly known as Prince but now plain Mountbatten-Windsor, can be found from Broadstairs to Belfast to Birmingham. In Maidenhead, Berkshire, there is a double whammy of Prince Andrew Road adjoining Prince Andrew Close, where some residents have complained of “surface-level embarrassment” , “smirks” and “raised eyebrows” whenever they give their address. A road in Norwich, however, is disputed, with one local councillor claiming it is in fact named after Prince Philip’s father, Prince Andrew of Greece. Under the current legal framework, set out in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, local authorities must demonstrate they have secured “sufficient local support”. [ Finn McRedmond: Prince Andrew is not a problem that can be solved by clever PR moves or renouncing a titleOpens in new window ]Removing plaques seems a lot easier.

Source: The Irish Times November 29, 2025 17:59 UTC