Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor suffers another blow as DUP call for road name to be changed

Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland, Cheryl Brownlee, shared the decision on social media, saying the "DUP team believe that the continued association of our town with Prince Andrew, through the naming of Prince Andrew Way, is no longer appropriate".

Ms Brownlee continued: "Recent events have brought significant disgrace upon Andrew and, by extension, have cast a shadow over the Royal Household.

"His actions and the circumstances surrounding them have caused deep embarrassment for the Royal Family.

"Carrickfergus has a proud history and strong community values. It is vital that the names of our streets reflect those values and do not commemorate individuals whose conduct has brought the Royal Family into disrepute."

Ms Brownlee explained that it is "not a decision taken lightly, but it is the right one to ensure Carrickfergus remains a place associated with dignity and respect".

One local resident suggested renaming the road "Princess Catherine Way", with the Princess of Wales being the Baroness of Carrickfergus.

A spokesman for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council said: "Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is aware of the statement issued by His Majesty in relation to the formal process to remove the style, titles and honours of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

"Any potential changes to street names within the borough would need to be brought before the council for consideration."

The DUP joined homeowners on a Maidenhead street who also bear Andrew's name, with efforts launched to change their address.

The thoroughfare in Berkshire has become a source of embarrassment for residents, who say they experience discomfort whenever they must disclose their address.

Locals of the residential road, situated merely 11 miles from Windsor's Royal Lodge, where Andrew resides, report feeling humiliated by the connection.

Multiple households have expressed support for severing links with the former prince, after his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

Andrew has denied all allegations linked to Epstein, with the Metropolitan Police ruling that sexual assault claims against the former duke have insufficient evidence to warrant further investigation.

Tom Kirk, who relocated to the street this year with his partner and young child, described the "embarrassing association" that accompanies his address.

"Whenever you speak with someone, if you're ordering something or telling someone where you live, there's always raised eyebrows," he told the Maidenhead Advertiser.

Mr Kirk highlighted moral objections to the connection, stating: "There's the ethical standpoint with the association.

"This road name is now linked to controversy, given the severity of the allegations that continue to come through."

Another local revealed experiencing "quite ashamed" feelings each time they share their address,

They questioned: "You've removed all of his titles and everything else, why should we have to live on a road that's named after him?"

Council representatives explained that formal protocols must be followed, including displaying public notifications at each end of the road to inform inhabitants of any renaming proposal.

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