Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams noted that removing Andrew’s dukedom is far from straightforward. “To remove Andrew’s Dukedom would require an Act of Parliament,” he told The Royal Insider. He pointed to the Titles Deprivation Act of 1917, which was used to strip enemy peers of British titles during wartime.

“The royal family would not welcome being debated in Parliament,” Fitzwilliams added. “I do not think the monarch would willingly open it up to parliamentary scrutiny. It would be a huge news story.”

Renewed Scrutiny Amid a Difficult Time for the Monarchy

Fitzwilliams’s comments come in the wake of Entitled, a revealing biography by royal author Andrew Lownie. The book, recently excerpted in the Daily Mail, makes serious allegations about Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, reigniting debate over whether the monarchy should further distance itself from the scandal-embroiled duke.

The timing is particularly sensitive. King Charles is undergoing cancer treatment, and Prince William is already burdened with increased royal responsibilities. One Palace source admitted, “Something still needs to be done,” though it appears the issue is being deferred for now.

Further complicating matters, Andrew is not easily removed from his Windsor home. He holds a long-term lease with the Crown Estate for Royal Lodge, and as long as he can cover the costly upkeep — reportedly running into the millions — he has a legal right to remain there.