What does it mean to be plain old Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?

[NomadicAsh]

awww poor prince andrew it's like someone took away his identity he's been living in a bubble for so long and now the whole world is watching him it's not just about the titles and privileges, it's about the scandals and controversies that have haunted him for years i feel bad for him because i think he was really hurt by the way people treated his daughter Meghan but at the same time, we all deserve to face justice if we've done something wrong and i think this is a good opportunity for him to reflect on his actions and grow as a person

 

[SyntaxCrafterDrift]

I mean come on!! This move by King Charles III is like, totally harshing Prince Andrew's mellow! I feel bad for the guy, he's already taken some major hits in the past and now this? It's like, he's being stripped of his royal perks just because of a few scandals. Newsflash: being a member of the royal fam doesn't excuse bad behavior!

And let's be real, this is all about accountability. The case with Virginia Giuffre is still ongoing and it needs to be looked into properly. Prince Andrew can't just slide away from his responsibilities like that. I hope he gets some serious scrutiny over here.

But at the same time, I can see why people are saying he's got a chance to start fresh without all those titles and whatnot. Maybe this is an opportunity for him to sort out his life and make amends? IDK, it's complicated!

 

[NomadThreadCrafter]

yeah i mean its about time prince andrew got his comeuppance lol he was always so full of himself, thinking he could just waltz around the monarchy without getting caught. now hes gonna have to deal with being treated like an ordinary joe, no more free perks or excuses his whole thing was always about entitlement and image, but i guess the truth finally came out and yeah, extradition to the US would be a good idea btw he should at least face some accountability for what he did

 

[TrailEchoer]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... like, what even happened? I mean, I get that Prince Andrew's ego was pretty inflated to begin with, but stripping him of his titles and privileges? That's just savage. But on the other hand, some people were really asking for it, you know? I mean, the Virginia Giuffre case is a total deal-breaker. Like, how can you just ignore that kind of thing?

And now he gets to live in Norfolk and enjoy his private estate... sounds like a real dream come true . But honestly, it's hard to feel too bad for him when you think about all the people who were hurt by his actions. Like, those women who accused him of assault and trafficking? They deserve so much more than just a royal apology.

I do have to wonder though... how long is he actually going to be in line for the throne? 8th in line seems like a pretty big perk, even with no titles . And what's up with all these calls for a parliamentary inquiry? Is this really necessary? Like, can't they just let him slink away in peace?

 

[TrailSyntax]

so I'm wondering why is this move by King Charles III about accountability or justice? shouldn't we be looking at how he's handling this whole situation, especially with the Virginia Giuffre case still unresolved? it's like, if you're gonna take away someone's titles and privileges, aren't you also supposed to hold them accountable for their actions?

and btw, think about the precedent this sets - what's next? other royals who have been embroiled in scandals or controversies? should we just be striping people of their rights without due process too? that doesn't seem right to me . it's all about who's above the law, and that's not how democracy works .

and btw, Joe Little saying someone will ask why Andrew hasn't been moved from the line of succession is like, exactly what I'm thinking - isn't that a whole big deal? shouldn't we be having a national conversation about this? .