FormerPrince Andrew's arrestheadlines took another turn Thursday, with reports stating that a foreign royal honor has now been returned. "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has chosen to return his order," a palace spokesperson said.
The update adds a symbolic setback for the former royal after years of distancing in Britain. Attention has now shifted to the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Olav, a major Norwegian honor tied to civilian service and status.
Ex-Prince Andrew reportedly 'returns' the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
As per aGB News reportdated February 19, 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly returned the distinction. Major outlets, including Reuters, also cited confirmation from the Oslo palace. A palace spokesperson said he "has chosen to return his order." GB News described it as another lost honor. However, Norwegian officials reportedly provided no reason and cited confidentiality around honors. As a result, the update to the public record became the focus rather than any new palace explanation.
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The Order of Saint Olav is a top civilian decoration for distinguished service to Norway.Reuters-based reports state that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received it in 1988. That period reflected warmer public ties between Britain and Norway's royal families. Reports indicate that King Olav V awarded the honor during that era. The reported return is now being viewed as a symbolic reversal of that relationship. It also explains why the development is drawing attention beyond Britain's domestic royal coverage.
At the same time, the honor return came after the former prince was taken into custody. Thatex-Prince Andrewarrest timeline made the honor update far bigger in royal coverage. The reported suspicion was misconduct in public office, and he has denied wrongdoing. Later, Reuters reported he was released under investigation, which kept the legal process open.
However, the palace statement on the honor itself remains the only confirmed Norwegian explanation. Still, this specific update is procedural and ceremonial, not a court finding. Overall, it marks another formal distancing step forAndrew Mountbatten-Windsorin the wider royal fallout.
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