Former Prince Andrew Surrenders Firearms Certificate

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the 65-year-old former Prince Andrew, voluntarily surrendered his firearms certificate to Metropolitan Police officers during a visit to his home at Royal Lodge in Windsor on November 19. The action followed a routine review of his gun licence, prompted by changes in his circumstances and public safety considerations.

The Metropolitan Police, responsible for firearms licensing in the area, confirmed the details in a statement. "On Wednesday November 19, firearms licensing officers attended an address in Windsor to request that a man in his sixties voluntarily surrender his firearms and shotgun certificate," a spokesperson said. "The certificate was surrendered, and we will not be commenting any further at this stage." Officers did not seize any weapons during the visit but imposed new conditions on their storage and access. As a result, Mountbatten-Windsor can no longer use or transport his shotguns and rifles independently; he must be accompanied by a qualified supervisor at all times.

Mountbatten-Windsor, a longtime enthusiast of hunting and shooting, has owned several firearms and previously hosted events at royal estates such as Sandringham and...