Liberal Democrats are exploring options while calling for crown estate and prince to give evidence under oath
Prince Andrew could face a parliamentary debate on his conduct despite the government so far refusing to allocate time in the House of Commons, as the Liberal Democrats indicated they were exploring ways of raising the issue including in an opposition day debate.
Andrew is reportedly in advanced talks with the king’s representatives over moving out of the 30-room Grade II-listed Royal Lodge at Windsor, despite his “cast-iron” lease running until 2078.
There have also been calls for his Duke of York title, which he has said he will no longer use, to be officially removed, which would require legislation.
The government is unwilling to table a motion to discuss Andrew, saying the royal family wishes parliament to focus on “important issues”. However a Lib Dem source told the Guardian that the party was “exploring all options, including an opposition day debate, to ensure parliament can scrutinise this properly – from Prince Andrew’s residence at Royal Lodge to his dukedom”.
