London: Andrew Mountbatten Windsor will lose his last military title in a British government move to respond to the scandals surrounding the former prince, ending his time as an honorary vice admiral in the Royal Navy.

The government confirmed the plan was under way to remove the title in an imminent change after King Charles formally scrapped his younger brother’s status as a prince and a duke.

Andrew pictured in 2011 with daughters Princess Eugenie (left) and Princess Beatrice. Credit: AP

The plans were revealed one day after a major opinion poll of British adults showed that 79 per cent approved of the King’s decision to strip the former prince of his titles – but 58 per cent believed the action should have been taken sooner.

The formal steps already taken mean that Mountbatte

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