Residents are calling for streets named after Prince Andrew to be renamed

Tom Kirk, who lives on Prince Andrew Road in Maidenhead, Berkshire, said: “It’s embarrassing. When you order something or tell someone where you live it raises eyebrows.”

His frustration is shared nationwide on similar streets, where locals say unwanted attention has become a grim fact of life.

Stacy Baldry, 41, who lives on Prince Andrew’s Road in Norwich, near Prince Andrew’s Close, said: ‘I’m glad Awe doesn’t plan to stay here. We wouldn’t want any association.’ And for older residents, the link feels unbearable.

John Pearson, 82, of Prince Andrew Road in Broadstairs, Kent, said: “It needs to be changed. It’s an insult.”

However, local councils warn that renaming streets will require unanimous consent from residents, extensive consultation with the emergency services and Royal Mail, and potentially hundreds of pounds per household in land registry costs.

These barriers leave many communities feeling trapped.

Yet the pressure is increasing. Several residents say their streets have become destinations for what have been called “creepy selfie tourists.”

Another resident of Prince Andrew Way in Ascot, Berkshire, said: “People keep turning up and posing under the sign and grinning. It’s tiring. We want to live a normal life.”

Some described unpleasant acts of protest. Another resident of a road called Prince Andrew said: “People have peed on the sign. Someone even pooped under it once. It’s disgusting. We just want these signs changed for our sanity.”

And yet another homeowner said they feel like they are “collateral damage” from Andrews Epstein scandal.

Local officials acknowledge the unrest but say the process must be fair.

A council source said: “We are aware of requests to change Andrew’s street names and remove signs. But it is much more complex than it seems.”

Still, some residents insist the hesitation simply reflects fear of costs rather than acceptance of their views. One of them said they want to put together a group petition to present to city council members.

Campaigners argue that councils should bear the costs in cases where street names have become disturbing.

One resident said: “The residents did not choose the names themselves and times have changed. The council should help.

“If Charles can take away Andrew’s titles, these streets could also be renamed to reflect the king’s move.”

One resident said: “Every day these signs remain up is a day people are reminded of something we don’t want to be associated with.”