Prince Andrew's Heraldic Insignia Removed from St. George's Chapel

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The ceremonial banner bearing Prince Andrew's heraldic insignia has been taken down from its position within St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. According to reports, this removal is a rare occurrence that typically happens in cases of high treason or taking up arms against the Crown. The banner features three lions of England, the harp of Ireland, and Scotland's lion rampant, symbolizing Prince Andrew's association with these nations. The removal of the banner comes amid the continued fallout from accusations that Prince Andrew had sex with Jeffrey Epstein trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was just 17 when she had sex with the royal.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ceremonial banner bearing Prince Andrew's heraldic insignia was taken down from St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, a rare occurrence typically reserved for cases of high treason or taking up arms against the Crown.
  • The banner was removed about 19 years after Prince Andrew was inducted into the Order of the Garter, an ancient chivalric institution that dates back to the 14th century.
  • Prince Andrew's banner features three lions of England, the harp of Ireland, and Scotland's lion rampant, symbolizing his association with these nations.
  • The removal of the banner comes amid the continued fallout from accusations that Prince Andrew had sex with Jeffrey Epstein trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre.
  • Prince Andrew has always vehemently denied the accusations and reached an out-of-court settlement in 2022 to halt a civil trial with Giuffre.
  • The King's brother is facing increasing calls to vacate his 30-room mansion amid the continuing furore over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Claims emerged that the prince's "peppercorn" rent on the Crown Estate property in Windsor Great Park was concealed in a redacted version of his lease submitted to the Land Registry more than 20 years ago.
  • The Mirror has contacted the Royal Collection Trust press office for more information regarding the lease.

Statistics:

  • Prince Andrew was inducted into the Order of the Garter 19 years ago.
  • The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most prestigious order of chivalry in Britain, dating back to the 14th century.
  • Prince Andrew's banner features a combination of symbols representing England, Ireland, and Scotland.
  • The removal of the banner is a rare occurrence that typically happens in cases of high treason or taking up arms against the Crown.
  • The King's brother, Prince Andrew, is facing increasing calls to vacate his 30-room mansion.
  • The royal family is continuing to address the fallout from the allegations against Prince Andrew.

Sources:

  • The Sun
  • The Mirror