--- title: "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains on UK royal funeral list despite stripped titles" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-remains-on-uk-royal-funeral-list-despite-stripped-tit" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-remains-on-uk-royal-funeral-list-despite-stripped-tit" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-remains-on-uk-royal-funeral-list-despite-stripped-tit.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-remains-on-uk-royal-funeral-list-despite-stripped-tit" category: "Politics" area: "United Kingdom" published: "2026-08-09T11:05:40.787Z" source_reported: "2026-08-09T09:01:56.195Z" updated: "2026-08-09T11:05:40.787Z" trust_score: 29 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 45 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-09T13:01:06.727361+00:00" --- # Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains on UK royal funeral list despite stripped titles *Government sources confirm the disgraced former prince is still entitled to a ceremonial send-off under long-term plans* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 29 of 100, higher is better. Trust low (29) because central claim rests on anonymous Whitehall sources and lacks official documents. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic high (95) due to multiple named quotes, clear facts, and explanation of relevance. - Hype 45 of 100, lower is better. Hype moderate (45) with sensational headlines but body remains factual and not overly exaggerated. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is still on a confidential government list for a royal ceremonial funeral, despite losing his titles in 2025 over his association with Jeffrey Epstein. - The list is part of the UK government’s long-term 'bridge' plans for royal funerals, which are prepared years in advance and updated as circumstances change. - US lawyer Gloria Allred and UK politicians have questioned why taxpayers should fund the funeral of a private citizen, while royal experts speculate on the venue and burial site. - The Cabinet Office and Buckingham Palace have declined to comment on the reports. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains on a confidential government list that entitles him to a royal ceremonial funeral, despite being stripped of his royal titles in November 2025. Senior Whitehall sources told the *Mail on Sunday* that the list is part of the UK government’s long-term contingency plans, known as 'bridge' plans, which prepare for the deaths of senior members of the royal family. These plans are updated as circumstances change and were used for the funerals of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Mountbatten-Windsor, who served in the Royal Navy and was honorary colonel of several regiments, lost his military titles and royal patronages following revelations about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. King Charles removed his HRH style and prince title in 2025. Despite this, the former Duke of York is still included in the funeral arrangements, which royal experts say could take place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The planned burial site is the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore in Windsor’s Home Park. The reports have drawn criticism from figures including US lawyer Gloria Allred, who represents 27 of Epstein’s victims. Allred questioned why UK taxpayers should fund the funeral of a private citizen, asking what message it would send to Epstein’s victims. Alicia Kearns, a Conservative shadow Home Office minister, said there were 'no circumstances' under which Mountbatten-Windsor should receive a royal funeral. The Cabinet Office and Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the reports. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mentioned the cost of a royal ceremonial funeral or cited the finance ministry’s estimates. The *Metro News* and *PerthNow* reports were the only ones to quote Alicia Kearns’ call for the plans to be revoked. The *Metro News* report alone included the perspective of a retired Royal Navy officer on pallbearers. > Under these circumstances, the question arises as to why this man should be afforded the honour of a royal funeral. What kind of message would such a ceremony send to Epstein’s victims? > > — Gloria Allred, US lawyer representing Epstein victims ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 13% (1) - Centre: 24% (4) - Right: 63% (7) 0 of 12 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-09T13:01:06.727361+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 11 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-09T13:45:12.580Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The *Metro News* report led on the contradiction between Mountbatten-Windsor’s stripped titles and his continued inclusion on the funeral list. It quoted US lawyers Gloria Allred and Spencer Kuvin, who argued that taxpayers should not fund the funeral of a private individual. The report also included criticism from Conservative MP Alicia Kearns, who called for the plans to be revoked. It noted that Mountbatten-Windsor’s military service could still entitle him to pallbearers from the Royal Navy, citing a retired rear admiral who said he would volunteer. ### Centre - The *PerthNow* report framed the story as a 'shock' revelation, emphasising that Mountbatten-Windsor’s inclusion on the list came despite his removal from the royal family’s working ranks. It quoted Gloria Allred’s criticism of the plans and included Alicia Kearns’ call for the arrangements to be abandoned. The report also provided context on the 'bridge' plans, explaining how they are used for royal funerals and noting that Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrangements would have been subject to revision after his removal as a working royal. - The *Internewscast* digest led with public 'outrage' over the funeral plans, though it did not specify whose voices were quoted. It described Mountbatten-Windsor’s continued entitlement to a royal funeral as contentious amid the ongoing scandal. ### Right - The right-rated digests uniformly framed the story as a source of public 'fury' or 'uproar'. The *GB News* digest described Mountbatten-Windsor as still being 'in line for a full royal ceremonial funeral' despite his stripped titles, while the *Daily Express* led with 'Fury as shamed Andrew - remains on list for huge royal honour'. The *Protothema* digest posed the question of why taxpayers should pay for the funeral, echoing the criticism from Allred. The *7NEWS Australia* and *The West Australian* digests both described the plans as a 'disgrace' and highlighted Mountbatten-Windsor’s 'dramatic fall from grace'. None of the right-rated digests mentioned the specific venue or burial site, nor did they quote Alicia Kearns or the retired rear admiral. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 1 - mixed: 5 - high: 4 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [focus.de](https://focus.de/kultur/royals/blamage-fuer-die-krone-ex-prinz-andrew-hat-keine-titel-mehr-aber-soll-koenigliches-begraebnis-bekommen_393bd8b6-b1a1-4757-868e-6ad1572dbd63.html) — "Blamage for the Crown: Ex-Prince Andrew Has No More Titles, but Is to Get Royal Burial - [iNews](https://inews.co.uk/news/andrew-receive-royal-funeral-heres-who-stop-it-4696214) — Andrew is still due to receive a royal funeral - here's who could stop it - [Evening Standard](https://standard.co.uk/news/uk/andrew-mountbattenwindsor-royal-ceremonial-funeral-epstein-government-b1292822.html) — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'to receive royal funeral' - [Metro News](https://metro.co.uk/2026/08/09/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-receive-royal-funeral-despite-stripped-titles-29334090) — Andrew to receive royal funeral despite being stripped of titles - [Daily Star](https://dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/shamed-ex-prince-andrew-on-37529839) — Shamed ex-Prince Andrew 'on secret list for royal honour' when he finally dies - [GB News](https://gbnews.com/royal/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-still-in-line-for-full-royal-ceremonial-funeral-despite-being-stripped-of-titles) — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'still in line for full royal ceremonial funeral' despite being stripped of titles - [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/news/royal/2237389/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-royal-list) — Fury as shamed Andrew 'remains on list for huge royal honour' - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1862547/vretania-vasiliki-kideia-gia-ton-prigipa-adriou-para-tin-apokathilosi-tou-adidraseis-gia-to-mustiko-shedio) — Britain: Royal Funeral for Prince Andrew Despite His Abdication, Reactions over the "Secret Plan" - [7NEWS Australia](https://7news.com.au/entertainment/royal-family/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-disgraced-former-princes-shock-place-on-secret-royal-funeral-list-revealed-c-22697782) — ‘Disgrace’: Uproar as Andrew’s latest entitlements revealed - [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/entertainment/royals/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-disgraced-former-princes-shock-place-on-secret-royal-funeral-list-revealed-c-22697782) — Andrew’s shock place on secret royal funeral list revealed - [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/news/royal-family/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-disgraced-former-princes-shock-place-on-secret-royal-funeral-list-revealed-c-22697782) — Andrew’s shock place on secret royal funeral list revealed - [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/outrage-grows-over-royal-funeral-plans-for-prince-andrew-amid-scandal) — Outrage Grows Over Royal Funeral Plans for Prince Andrew Amid Scandal ## Questions **Why is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor still entitled to a royal funeral?** Senior Whitehall sources say he remains on a confidential government list for royal ceremonial funerals, part of the UK’s long-term 'bridge' plans. These plans are prepared years in advance and updated as circumstances change, but his inclusion has drawn criticism due to his stripped titles and association with Jeffrey Epstein. **Who has criticised the funeral plans?** US lawyer Gloria Allred, who represents 27 of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, questioned why UK taxpayers should fund the funeral. Conservative MP Alicia Kearns called for the plans to be revoked, saying there were 'no circumstances' under which Mountbatten-Windsor should receive a royal funeral. **Where would the funeral take place?** Royal experts speculate the funeral could be held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, the same venue used for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The planned burial site is the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore in Windsor’s Home Park, a private cemetery for members of the royal family. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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