In a move loaded with symbolism, Prince Andrew’s personal banner – displaying his coat of arms – has been removed from St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The banner had hung there since 2006, when Andrew was appointed a Knight of the Order of the Garter.

 

It features three lions of England, the harp of Ireland and Scotland’s lion rampant.

 

An anchor symbolises his naval career.....

 

 

 

Its removal is significant: tradition holds that such banners are only taken down in instances of high treason or blatant defiance of the Crown. The decision comes amid Andrew’s relinquishing of royal titles and honours, following his widely‐reported association with convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein and the subsequent £12 million settlement with Virginia Giuffre.

 

While Andrew hasn’t been formally stripped of the Order of the Garter, his family’s official websites and royal biographies have been updated to reflect the dropping of the “Duke of York” style and his diminished public role. This episode adds further weight to the debate over accountability within royal institutions and the enduring symbolism of heraldic honours.

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

The banner displaying Prince Andrew’s coat of arms was removed from Windsor Castle’s St George’s Chapel, an action typically reserved for severe breaches of royal protocol.

 

Although Andrew relinquished his Duke of York title and use of certain honours, he has not formally been expelled from the Order of the Garter; nonetheless, the removal signals a reputational low-point.

 

The episode highlights the enduring importance of royal symbols (like personal banners) as markers of privilege—and how their removal can carry heavy social and institutional meaning.

 

 

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https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/37104697/prince-andrew-coat-of-arms-banner-windsor-castle/

Don't really know the problem. Virginia was legal age. Imagine all sorts of royals behave badly. At least he paid her. Centuries ago the dukes would have to offer up fair maidens. Now they just order up from Mossad apparently 

So, he has taken off his garter at last. Next the suspender belt, I hope.