Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is losing more than just his title, as one politician is scrapping a road named after him.

Mid and East Antrim council decided to start the "long overdue" process of changing Prince Andrew Way, a street located in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, following his several scandals.

"In recent weeks, as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stepped away from some of the titles conferred on him, and now with the royal family removing his style, title and honors, we're now in the space to have this conversation," Alliance Party councillor Lauren Gray said in her proposal to Mid and East Antrim Council in Carrickfergus.

"Certainly with the level of public comment locally, it would seem we are long overdue in looking at what it would take to make this change," Gray continued.

'Prince Andrew Way' to be renamed after council scraps road's nod to disgraced royal

A council has agreed to start the process to change the name of a street which was named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Mountbatten-Windsor's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and assault allegations put an end to his royal career. Years after the scandal came to light, Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, which detailed her alleged abuse at the hands of the ex-royal, led to King Charles III taking away his brother's princehood.

Following His Majesty's announcement, Gray suggested renaming Prince Andrew Way and choosing something that honors Queen Elizabeth II.

"Carrickfergus has a long connection with the royal family, and when I tabled this motion, it was with the idea of honoring a long-serving monarch, a strong female leader in a male-dominated world," Gray said.

"Since then, many conversations have taken place, online and across different community settings, and what is absolutely clear is that the people of Carrickfergus deserve to have a say in how we progress this going forward," she continued.

The council's interim chief executive, Valerie Watts, noted that the decision could greatly impact the 10 addresses on the road.

"Clearly, I respect the views of the chamber this evening on this particularly emotive issue; however, what I do need to advise members is that there is no council policy for changing the name of a street, and it's not just straightforward," Watts said.

"Residents absolutely need to be consulted because it can have far-reaching implications for them, such as changing your address for your bank account, credit cards, driver's licence, utility bills etc., however, it can be done and council do have the power to change street names," Watts continued.

Despite Watts' concerns, Gray doubled down on her request.

"I think we are aware of the process that this will take… I think the important thing here tonight is that we're taking that step forward to empower the officers and the staff team to look at how we can make this happen," Gray replied.

Meghan Markle is under fire for kissing Prince Harry.

In the trailer for Netflix's With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, the Duchess of Sussex shared a smooch with her husband. However, not everyone was convinced by the loved-up display.

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With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration Trailer

In the special's preview, set to debut December 3, Meghan is seen preparing holiday dishes while welcoming her celebrity friends to help.

"I love the holiday season," the Suits actress gushes in the clip. "It's about finding time to connect with the people we love, embracing traditions and making new ones."

Harry appears in a short cameo as he kisses Meghan while eating a homemade Christmas treat.

A Body Language Expert Weighs in on Meghan and Harry's PDA

Body language expert Judi James isn't buying the couple's over-the-top display. "This kiss looks like something of a 'box-ticking' exercise from a woman who is seen skipping through her garden, clapping and smiling into mixing bowls to signal how she channels the magic of Christmas in the most idealistic way," she told Daily Express.

"The body language looks stylized and performative and this kiss with Harry appears to be a gesture of reward and praise for the fact that he has accepted a cameo role in this Meghan video," James continued.

The specialist claimed the Spare author looked "rather awkward and self-conscious" as he mixed "some small blob of food in a bowl or maybe enjoying his breakfast" while Meghan showered him with affection.

"He still wins a bestowed kiss from his ecstatic wife, though, who seems to be floating through this video on a bubble of festive goodwill and breathless excitement," she added. "Meghan stretches to kiss her surrendered-looking hubby with one hand around his neck and her own neck stretched and bared as she lands her lips on his in this expression of culinary-based love."

Meghan's Alleged Lack of Authenticity

The mother of two has struggled to build a loyal audience for the lifestyle show and a consumer base for her As Ever brand. According to Daily Express columnist Mieka Smiles, Meghan's hurdles stem from her inability to be authentic.

"A lot of her terrible press is brought on by her total inability to tell the truth about who she is. Because here in Britain we value truth-tellers," the journalist wrote. "Which is why Meghan's shtick has worn out so quickly."

Meghan Markle is not letting go of her royal title, Duchess of Sussex.

The former actress appears to use "preemptive branding" to ensure people always view her as royal, in case Prince William strips her and Prince Harry of their titles.

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How Meghan is using "preemptive branding"

Before sitting down for an interview with Harper's Bazaar in New York City, journalist Kaitlyn Greenidge claimed Meghan's title was declared upon entering the room.

"We're in a grand brownstone on the Upper East Side that belongs to one of Meghan's friends. When I enter, the house manager announces, 'Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,' even though we appear to be the only other two people in the house," she wrote.

According to an additional report, the Suits star had her royal title announced to the room while visiting children at the La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles, Calif.

Meghan's more frequent use of the Sussex surname is a strategic move to ensure that it's part of her identity, The Royalist claimed.

Why Meghan and Harry's titles could be removed

After King Charles III officially stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his honors due to his connection to Jeffrey Epstein, William will likely be strict about who gets to use their title when he ascends the throne — especially since Meghan and the Spare author left England in 2020.

William could also examine the titles of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, as well as those of his own children, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte, who would also have their honors halted until they can decide whether they wish to serve as working royals.

Meghan faces backlash over using her title

Many people believe Meghan should stop using her title if she's not working for The Firm. "Not surprised at her pretentiousness, but I am surprised it's taken others this long to notice," one X user wrote.

"She really wants people to use that title to associate it with her and thinks the British royal family wouldn't be able to take it from her. She doesn't get that it doesn't belong to her, and they can take it if they want, doesn't matter if she styles herself with it or not," a second person said.

"M is deluded if she has her doorman calling out her title. Her royal title is worth nothing to her now, and she won't have it much longer, so why be all desperate overusing it?" a third chimed in.

Will Sarah Ferguson air out The Firm's dirty laundry?

After the former Duchess of York was stripped of her titles and evicted from Royal Lodge over her connection to Jeffrey Epstein, one expert thinks Ferguson could go scorched earth on her former in-laws in a tell-all interview.

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Will Sarah tell all?

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams believes the 66-year-old has nothing to lose by spilling the monarchy's secrets. "She is bad news and what she said might not be believed, but it [a potential TV interview] really would cause trouble," he told Daily Express.

"These are just rumors, of course," he continued. "There is little doubt that if Sarah Ferguson consented to some sort of kiss-and-tell interview, there would be plenty of takers and they would pay her substantial sums."

Running the risk of embarrassment

While Sarah might want to make a quick buck and seek revenge, a bombshell sit-down could be humiliating, given the rumors already made public about how she acted as a royal.

"Also, if the interviews given by Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, are anything to go by, a large amount is yet to be revealed, which could prove extremely embarrassing to her," Fitzwilliams said.

"We will doubtless discover soon. She was a disaster as a working royal and is totally shameless," the reporter added.

Sarah is considered a 'toxic' brand

When friendly emails between the philanthropist and the late criminal from 2011 were made public, numerous charities severed ties with Sarah. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-wife's children's book was also shelved amid the fallout.   

"This is yet another indication that she is now considered a toxic brand," commentator Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital.

"Charities have dropped her and friends are distancing themselves. She has a bleak future in England," the journalist claimed.

Meghan Markle — who continues to use her Duchess of Sussex title professionally — is being called out for trying to stay close to the royal family.

"It's her way of irritating other royals. She walked out of being a royal six years ago, but she's still desperate to be something, but just can't do it," royal biographer Angela Levin wrote on X alongside her new Harper's Bazaar's cover.

It's her way of irritating other royals. She walked out of being a royal six years ago but she's still desperate to be a something but just can't do it. https://t.co/6bIgQDvnL6

— Angela Levin (@angelalevin1) November 20, 2025

In the first season of With Love, Meghan, Meghan corrected Mindy Kaling for using her maiden name, but she failed to clarify whether she goes by "Meghan Sussex" or "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex."

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Meghan Markle's new show is receiving a lot of hate online. One of the more viral moments from "With Love, Meghan" was when Mindy Kaling repeatedly referred to Markle as "Meghan Markl." Markle, smiling, corrected her: "It's so funny you keep saying Meghan Markle; you know I'm Sussex now." #royalfamily

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"It's our shared name as a family, and I guess I hadn't recognized how meaningful that would be to me until we had children," Meghan told People while promoting the premiere of her cooking show, which featured the awkward moment with Kaling. "I love that that is something that Archie, Lili, H and I all have together. It means a lot to me."

"I think as the kids get older, they're so excited about, 'Oh my gosh, Mama and Papa, how did you meet?' I think that will come with time as they get older, but for right now, a huge part of our love story is that we share the name Sussex," Meghan added.

In a separate interview, Meghan revealed her passport and legal identification lists "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex" as her legal name.

"But it's a complicated one for people to understand, because a last name is not typical in that construct," Meghan said on The Circuit, adding Sussex is "not" her last name, "but it's used roughly, or loosely, rather."

"It sounds so silly to say. And I get it, because I'm American, and then I went there, and I started to understand," Meghan explained. "But then you come back and as an American, you go, 'I'm so confused.'"

Meghan and Prince Harry were given the title Sussex, a county in the U.K., after their historic wedding day.

"It's a dukedom," Meghan said. "So, that's the truth of it. But at the end of the day, you know, yes. My legal name is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, but Sussex for us works as our family name, and it's the name that we share with our children."

Is Meghan Markle trying to upstage Kate Middleton?

The Duchess of Sussex was accused of trying to steal the spotlight from the Princess of Wales when the trailer for her latest Netflix project, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, dropped right as her sister-in-law made a scheduled appearance at the Royal Variety Performance with Prince William.

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Trying to steal Kate's 'thunder'

According to royal expert Sara Vine, the timing of the preview for Meghan's special seems suspect.

"Some people have pointed out that it's perhaps not exactly a coincidence that this trailer has been released on the same evening that the Prince and Princess of Wales are appearing at the Royal Variety Show at the Royal Albert Hall," she wrote for DailyMail.com.

"I can't imagine what they are trying to imply. And besides, when has Meghan ever tried to steal her sister-in-law's thunder?" Vine sarcastically questioned.

Meghan and Harry's kiss steals the show

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams thinks the PDA between the Suits star and Prince Harry in the preview will catch people's attention.

"William and Kate attend the Royal Variety Performance tonight but they will probably find Harry and Meghan's kiss gets more coverage," he told Daily Express.

"The timing is execrable, and Harry's reported offer to share diaries hasn't got very far. The trouble is, when Meghan's festive show airs, he may be little more than an extra. He should beware, it may be a sign," the journalist said.

Competing Christmas events

Meghan's holiday program is slated to land on Netflix on December 3, mere days before Kate hosts her annual "Royal Carols: Together at Christmas" service.

During an appearance on TalkTV, royal reporter Kinsey Schofield alleged the move was intentional.

"Meghan told the Fortune Most Powerful Women summit in Washington, D.C., that her holiday special was going to be released in November. And pushing it to December 3, I thought, was intentional because Kate has her annual Christmas event on December 5," she said.

Host Mark Donal replied, "So she moved her event to the same week. That is a scorched-earth policy." 

Meghan slammed for 'performative' Netflix trailer

Body language expert Judi James claimed Meghan seemed to be putting on a show in the preview for her special.

"This kiss looks like something of a 'box-ticking' exercise from a woman who is seen skipping through her garden, clapping and smiling into mixing bowls to signal how she channels the magic of Christmas in the most idealistic way," James told Daily Express.

"The body language looks stylized and performative and this kiss with Harry appears to be a gesture of reward and praise for the fact that he has accepted a cameo role in this Meghan video," James added.

Meghan Markle made a major confession about her relationship with Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex recently revealed one thing the Spare author would never forgive her for…

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What Harry could never forgive her for

While dishing with People about how to create the perfect Thanksgiving meal, Meghan admitted Harry has a significant condition for the menu.

She started off by sharing her top Thanksgiving tip: "Chop your veggies and herbs in advance to save time on the day, and also for those finishing touches, whether you're serving homemade or store-bought dishes. Your kids can join in too! They can proudly say they helped," she said.

"Top tip on the carrots — keep the tops and blend them with parmesan, olive oil and pine nuts for a refreshing take on pesto to elevate your holiday spread," she added before dropping her Harry bombshell.

"Served with creamy mashed potatoes, a green salad speckled with flower sprinkles and rich gravy (my husband would never forgive me if I didn't add that to the table), this is sure to please your entire gathering," she said.

Meghan and Harry pack on the PDA

Meghan and Harry made headlines after the trailer for With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration dropped.

In the preview, the couple can be seen sharing a smooch as the Suits star makes holiday treats for her husband.

However, body language expert Judi James wasn't loving the PDA.

"This kiss looks like something of a 'box-ticking' exercise from a woman who is seen skipping through her garden, clapping and smiling into mixing bowls to signal how she channels the magic of Christmas in the most idealistic way," she told Daily Express.

Meghan and Harry's Bond

Despite the naysayers, Meghan and Harry have remained a united front.

"There have been times in their marriage where it's been Meghan and Harry against the world," journalist Duncan Larcombe told The Mirror.

"A clear theme from when they first met in the very beginning, has been how protective Harry is of Meghan. He's a very loyal husband — much more so than most, because Meghan gets an awful lot of negative publicity, especially online," the reporter continued. "We've seen Harry supporting her in court cases and also speaking out against those people that have wronged Meghan."

"There's also been a lot of heartbreak in their marriage, but their similar past experiences and traumas are what holds them together and makes them stronger," Larcombe said.

Meghan Markle is being called out for overutilizing her title.

After a journalist claimed the Duchess of Sussex has her royal moniker announced upon entering a room, social media users slammed the seemingly pretentious move.

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Meghan Markle's Entrance Sparks Mixed Reactions

While sitting down in New York City with Harper's Bazaar for the December 2025/January 2026 issue, writer Kaitlyn Greenidge recalled the grand way Meghan came into the room.

"We're in a grand brownstone on the Upper East Side that belongs to one of Meghan's friends. When I enter, the house manager announces, 'Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,' even though we appear to be the only other two people in the house," the reporter claimed.

Meghan Markle Gets Called Out

Social media users ripped Meghan over the move. "M is deluded if she has her doorman calling out her title. Her royal title is worth nothing to her now, and she won't have it much longer, so why be all desperate overusing it?" one X user wrote below the magazine's post.

Introducing the winter issue, starring #DuchessMeghan. For years, the Duchess of Sussex has been the subject of other people's narratives. Now she's forging her own future—on her terms. At the link below, Meghan opens up about motherhood, marriage, and living in the moment. pic.twitter.com/UTSG6n3i3N

— Harper's BAZAAR (@harpersbazaarus) November 19, 2025

"Didn't she say in the Oprah [Winfrey] interview that titles meant nothing to her?" a second said, referencing the mother of two and Prince Harry's 2021 bombshell interview.

"She really wants people to use that title to associate it with her and thinks the British royal family wouldn't be able to take it from her. She doesn't get that it doesn't belong to her, and they can take it if they want, doesn't matter if she styles herself with it or not," a third added.

"Not surprised at her pretentiousness, but I am surprised it's taken others this long to notice," a fourth chimed in.

What Has Meghan Said About Her Title?

Despite Meghan and Harry leaving The Firm in 2020, the couple still retains their titles. However, according to an agreement with the royals, they vowed not to use the honors commercially.

"All the grandeur surrounding this stuff is an attachment I don't personally have," the Suits actress told Winfrey about the situation in 2021. "I've been a waitress, an actress, a princess, a Duchess — I've always still just been Meghan, right? I've been clear on who I am, independent of all that stuff and the most important title I'll ever have is mom. I know that."\

Is Meghan a Hypocrite?

Royal reporter Charlotte Griffiths thinks it's odd that Meghan wants a public connection to her in-laws after constantly criticizing them. "Having slammed the royal family for years now, she really wants to use the title Sussex and she wants to use Sussex royal as her branding, which she was told she wasn't allowed to, but it feels a little bit hypocritical to rely on that royal fame to sell products and maintain notoriety," she told the U.K.'s Channel 5.