UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has voluntarily surrendered his gun licence following a visit from the Metropolitan Police, reports say.
Prior to the former prince’s anticipated house move in the new time, officers visited his Royal Lodge home in Windsor last month.
A Met Police spokesperson said:
“On Wednesday, 19 November, Metropolitan Police firearms licensing officers attended an address in Windsor to request that a man in his 60s voluntarily surrender his firearms and shotgun certificate.”
The force stated that the certificate had been turned in, but they remained silent.
The former prince, a well-known hunting aficionado, may only use or travel his firearms under supervision, however it is unclear why he gave up his license.
The person will still be able to access their firearms even if they surrender a certificate.
After losing his titles due to his connections to the late pedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew is anticipated to relocate to Norfolk in the upcoming year.
The former prince will go to a private residence owned by his brother, King Charles III, on the Sandringham estate.
Buckingham Palace announced the relocation would happen
“as soon as possible and practicable”
in October.
Following the US government’s revelation of a picture showing Andrew reclining on women’s laps as part of the Epstein files last week, Andrew’s relationship with Epstein came under further investigation.
The fact that the King’s brother was among the several famous people photographed in the files does not prove a crime. Regarding Epstein, Andrew has consistently denied any misconduct.
What are the legal grounds for revoking a firearms certificate in the UK?
UK law under the Arms Act 1968 outlines specific grounds for repealing an arms or shotgun instrument, primarily decided by the principal officer of police in the holder’s area.
Certificates can be abandoned if the holder is supposed of intemperate habits, unsound mind, or else unfit to retain arms; if possession poses peril to public safety or peace; if banned by law from holding them; or if no longer a good reason exists for possession.
Non-compliance with rendition notices or breaches like unsafe storehouse, felonious persuasions, domestic incidents, or substance abuse also spark cancellation , with prayers possible within 21 days to a crown court.
