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Will Prince Louis Inherit the Duke of York Title as Andrew Steps Down? History Suggests Yes
Prince Louis may be just 7 years old, but as the son of the future King, he is destined to take on royal responsibilities, including inheriting the Duke of York title.
On October 17, Prince Andrew relinquished the said title, following his many scandals involving Jeffrey Epstein, which put the monarchy in 'peril.'
Since the Duke of York title traditionally passes to male heirs, Louis could be next in line, but only if Prince William were to have it.
Royal Fans Spot Awkward Error Palace Made With Prince Andrew’s Place in Line of Succession
On October 17, Prince Andrew announced that he would be relinquishing his royal titles following a private discussion with King Charles.
The move was a bid at damage control, which many saw coming.
However, despite the media frenzy surrounding the announcement, the royal family failed to update their website, leaving his former title intact.
On the page outlining the royal line of succession, Andrew is still referred to as the ‘Duke of York' in an embarrassing oversight.
Why King Charles Still Can’t Evict Prince Andrew from Royal Lodge — Even After Stripping His Titles
King Charles may own several Crown properties, but when it comes to evicting Prince Andrew from Royal Lodge, his authority stands null and void.
On October 17, Andrew formally gave up his royal titles after a private discussion with the King, following the fallout from his leaked email to Jeffrey Epstein.
In the aftermath, many assumed it was Charles's long-awaited chance to finally remove his brother from Royal Lodge.
But, thanks to a rare 'peppercorn rent' agreement, Andrew cannot be legally evicted, ensuring his stay at the property.
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