Multiple UK Australia Streets Named After Prince Andrew Face Renaming Calls After Title Stripping

Following the recent stripping of titles from Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor amid his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, residents in multiple locations, including Melbourne, Maidenhead, and Norwich, have called for streets named after him to be renamed. In Melbourne's Lalor, some residents expressed moderate support for renaming Prince Andrew Avenue. In Maidenhead, local authorities stated that any renaming would require unanimous consent from property owners due to legal and administrative processes, while residents voiced mixed opinions ranging from support for change to concerns about the financial and administrative burdens. In Norwich, residents of Prince Andrew's Road were informed that their street was named after the late Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, not the former prince, which may alleviate concerns. Nonetheless, the process of renaming is complicated by the need for full resident agreement and significant expenses related to address changes. The issue highlights the challenges communities face when reconsidering public commemorations of controversial figures.