A new bill called 'The Removal of Titles Bill' is being introduced in the UK Parliament to give the King the authority to strip titles, including Prince Andrew's dukedom, either on his own initiative, upon recommendation, or at the request of the title holder.

The legislation could extend to other peerages and royal titles, aiming to address cases involving rogue members of the aristocracy or royal family, and seeks to officially revoke titles that are no longer in use.

Prince Andrew's decision to relinquish his titles followed intense public scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein, but he remains a prince as he is the son of Queen Elizabeth II.

Once parliamentary support is secured, the bill could pass quickly due to its straightforward legal nature.

While Prince Andrew no longer uses his titles, they have not been officially revoked, which the new legislation aims to rectify.

The bill's sponsor plans to send copies to Buckingham Palace and the Prime Minister to garner support, although political hurdles remain, as ministers have resisted intervention, asserting that such decisions are the monarch's responsibility.

The success of the bill depends on government backing, which is uncertain since ministers tend to follow Buckingham Palace's lead, but the proposal aims to spark discussions among the palace, Parliament, and the public.

Public opinion strongly favors removing Prince Andrew's titles, with a YouGov poll showing 63% of Britons support the formal removal of his dukedom, including 80% overall support and 63% strongly supporting it.

This public sentiment reflects significant pressure for legal action, especially considering that only 6% oppose removing his titles.

Historically, legislation like the Titles Deprivation Act of 1917 was used during WWI to strip titles from certain individuals, but the current bill aims to modernize and broaden this legal framework.

The bill represents an effort to update outdated laws, providing a clearer process for revoking royal titles, which was previously applied to descendants of Queen Victoria on the German side.