Prince Andrew School changes its name to drop ties with disgraced Duke

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A secondary school named after Prince Andrew is changing its name after the King’s disgraced brother was mired in a string of scandals. Prince Andrew School, the only secondary school on St Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the south Atlantic Ocean, says it is dropping its title to be free from “controversial ties”. Buckingham Palace approved the school’s rebrand, according to the government of St Helena, which said it followed “recent public controversy” and "negative media coverage". “This renaming also provides an opportunity to select a name that aligns with the school’s shared principles and aspirations for students and St Helena.” Head teacher Phil Toal said: “While we respect history, we must also be mindful of how past associations impact the present and future.