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Andrew ‘made to give up gun licence to the police’
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor surrendered his firearms certificate after a police review imposed strict conditions on gun use and storage amid ongoing public safety concerns.
- On Wednesday November 19, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor surrendered his firearms and shotgun certificate after Metropolitan Police Service firearms licensing officers attended Royal Lodge, Windsor, Berkshire.
- Earlier this month the Metropolitan Police Service assessed claims that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked a SO14 Royalty Protection Group officer to check Virginia Giuffre, but Central Specialist Crime Commander Ella Marriott said no criminal investigation will proceed.
- Specialist firearms officers from the Metropolitan Police visited Royal Lodge, Windsor last month and Mr Mountbatten-Windsor communicated with police via a valet before surrendering his certificate; officers imposed strict storage and access conditions without seizing firearms.
- The restriction effectively ends Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's independent shooting activities as he will only be allowed to use shotguns if accompanied by licensed gun owners, adding to sanctions this year after King Charles stripped his titles and evicted him from Royal Lodge.
- The surrender comes amid renewed Epstein-file releases and scrutiny, as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denies wrongdoing, paid millions to settle a 2022 claim, and faces ongoing U.S. congressional pressure.
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Andrew surrenders shotgun licence following police visit
Specialist officers visited his Royal Lodge home last month. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has given up his gun licence ahead of an expected house move in the new year. The former duke was visited by the Metropolitan Police at his Royal Lodge residence in Windsor last month. The force would not say why the King’s brother had to give up his shotgun licences but it means he can only use or transport his guns if accompanied. The Sun reported the ex-pr…
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