Prince Louis is unlikely to ever hold the title of Duke of York, a royal commentator has predicted.
According to GB News, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told the People’s Channel that the title’s association with Prince Andrew, who recently abandoned the use of his royal titles amid renewed scrutiny of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, makes it “too soon” for another royal to inherit it.
“Certain titles are identified with their holders, perhaps unfairly,” Fitzwilliams said.
“We are in an age where instant information is available and the Duke of York is ringing alarm bells around the world.”
Traditionally, the title has been given to the sovereign’s second son since the 15th century.
Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI, was the Duke of York before ascending to the throne, and Prince Andrew received it on his marriage in 1986.
However, Fitzwilliams believes that after years of damaging headlines and Andrew’s infamous 2019 BBC interview with Emily Maitlis, “there will probably never be another Duke of York.”
He compared the situation to the Duke of Windsor title, which was withdrawn after the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936.
When Prince Andrew dies, the title is expected to revert to the Crown and potentially remain dormant for generations.
