The City of London Corporation (CLC), which governs the ancient city of London and is responsible for its traditions and honors, has approved a new process to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Freedom of the City of London. This honor, granted to individuals for their service or contribution to the city, is one of the few remaining honors Andrew holds. The decision comes after a legal review determined that there had been no lawful way to remove the honor in the past. Now, the CLC has established a formal procedure to evaluate such cases individually, ensuring they are handled in accordance with the law. Under the new process, anyone facing the potential removal of their Freedom of the City of London will be informed and given the chance to submit written statements before a final decision is made. This process is now being applied to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following instructions from the CLC to pursue legal steps to remove the honor. In May, the CLC criticized Andrew for not surrendering the honor despite being asked to do so. Andrew received the Freedom of the City of London in 2012 through a system known as patrimony, which allows the children of freemen to inherit the honor. The proposal to remove Andrew’s Freedom of the City of London will be brought before the Court of Common Council, a governing body within the CLC, for a decision in December. This step marks a significant moment in the process, as it will be the first time the court will consider such a case under the new procedures. CLC’s policy chairman, Chris Hayward, emphasized that the new process ensures fairness, transparency, and legal compliance in future decisions, with safeguards in place for all involved parties. The case has drawn attention due to the high-profile nature of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a member of the British royal family. The CLC’s actions reflect a broader effort to modernize and clarify the procedures surrounding its honors, ensuring they are administered in a way that aligns with current legal standards and public expectations.