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 People’s Channel that the title’s association with Prince Andrew, who recently renounced the use of his royal titles amid scrutiny over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, makes it “too early” for another royal to inherit it.
“Some 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 sounding the alarm around the world.”
Traditionally, the title has been granted to the second son of the sovereign since the 15th century.
Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI, was Duke of York before ascending the throne, and Prince Andrew received it at his wedding 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He compared the situation to the title of Duke of Windsor, which was withdrawn after the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936.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, potentially remaining dormant for generations.
