Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'removed from Falklands history' as plaques taken down

Kaylee Smith, who was born and grew up on the islands, confirmed the development.

"Andrew has rightfully been stripped of his titles and plaques - he has brought shame upon his family and the country he once represented," she told The Mirror.

The 65-year-old defended the Falklands as a helicopter co-pilot but has since been removed from the record books.

Andrew has previously returned to the islands on several occasions and was invited to open a series of public buildings.

The disgraced royal ventured back to the British overseas territory three years after the war to open Mount Pleasant Airport.

Thousands of people attended the ceremony, during which the former prince was presented with a silver, engraved map of the Falklands.

However, the wall hanging of the map has now been removed.

Airport officials say they wiped all connections with the former prince after his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to fruition.

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

The Ministry of Defence, which runs the RAF base, said: "Defence continues to act in line with His Majesty's intent regarding the process to remove the style, titles and honours of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor."

Andrew also travelled to New Island to open an environmental field station.

He launched an "adopt a penguin" scheme, but a staff member for the centre told The Mirror: "He was removed as patron and the plaque at the field centre has gone."

At the Falklands KEMH Hospital, Andrew's name was taken down in 2022 when he reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre.

John Birmingham, member of parliament for the territory, previously said: "Renovation work is underway, and given that the prince is retiring from public life, the plaque bearing his name will be given to the Falklands Museum."

The news comes as Andrew remains in Royal Lodge despite King Charles's demand for him to leave.

The 65-year-old has been photographed at Windsor Castle for the first time since losing his royal status on November 6.

The former royal was seen on horseback in the castle grounds on Monday morning, chatting with a female riding companion.

It was his first public appearance in almost seven weeks, his last sighting having been recorded on October 3.

Despite orders to relocate to Sandringham, Andrew appeared relaxed during the autumn ride, indicating he still occupies Royal Lodge.

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