Darryl Smalley, a senior member of City of York Council, has begun a campaign to strip Prince Andrew of his title after the Queen stripped him of his honorary military roles and he gave up his HRH style.
King Edward VIII opted to abdicate in 1936 after less than a year on the throne so he could make American divorcee Wallis Simpson his wife. Above: The King delivering his abdication speech.
The Duke s ceremonial military roles, which saw him take up prestigious titles of Canadian, New Zealand and British military units, were dramatically returned to the Queen on Thursday.
Palace sources said the ruthless and swift decision had been widely discussed within the Royal Family following Andrew s failed bid to persuade a judge to dismiss the civil lawsuit.