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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dave Higgens

Meeting to decide on Andrew’s Freedom of York status postponed

PA Wire

A meeting to decide whether the Duke of York should have his freedom of the city of York removed has been postponed due to “disquiet” among councillors over it being held online.

Andrew was given the Honorary Freedom of the City of York in 1987 but Liberal Democrats, who form the largest group on City of York Council, began moves to remove the privilege and this was due to be debated at a virtual meeting on Thursday evening.

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