Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's honour he's held since age 2 could be stripped

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lost his royal titles in November 2025, and seven months on, the former Prince is still facing further blows. The disgraced brother of King Charles III, could be losing his lesser-known honour in the Antarctic, following a public suggestion to remove him. 

When Queen Elizabeth II's son was just two years old, a landmark in the Antarctic was named 'The Prince Andrew Plateau' after him. It is a 74-kilometre landmark situated within New Zealand's part of the region. The decision to consider removing Andrew's name comes after his prominent mention within the Epstein files and his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, which happened earlier this year.

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Several other geographical features in the same range carry the names of Queen Elizabeth II's children, with glaciers dedicated to Princess Anne and the Prince of Wales among them.

It is unknown if the landmark, which has been named after Andrew since 1962, will be changed to honour another royal. 

Andrew's fall from grace

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The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has cost Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor his titles and his home. King Charles III formally stripped him of the title of Prince and the legal use of the style "His Royal Highness", and he was reduced to the status of a commoner in 2025. This followed Queen Elizabeth II's 2022 decision to strip him of all nine honorary British military titles, such as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. He was eventually evicted from his home, Royal Lodge in February 2026.  

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Andrew is now banished from the public eye and resides at Marsh Farm in Sandringham, paid for by his brother, King Charles. Ahead of his move, the property was given a massive overhaul inside and out, with work taking place on the stables outside, so Andrew can continue his horse riding pastime.

What has King Charles said about Andrew?

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At the time of Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Charles released a statement which read: "I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.

"Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all."