Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has probably had the worst few months of his life, but it seems there is still one major honour he has. While King Charles stripped his younger brother of his titles last year, there is still one important role the monarch reportedly can't remove.

Andrew received the Freedom of the City of London in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony", due to his father, Prince Philip, having been a Freeman, and this honour can not be taken away. It is believed that the City of London Corporation, which governs the Square Mile, looked at how a Freedom is given "and the circumstances in which, and procedure by which, it can be removed".

However, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has now said that a Corporation spokesperson confirmed the historic honour cannot be taken back once given.

MyLondon reports that this means Andrew still holds the honour, and it cannot be taken from him.

This is unlike his royal titles, styles and honours that were taken from him by King Charles last year following scandals involving Andrew and the Epstein files.

Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing or accusations against him. While losing his royal titles may have seemed bad enough for Andrew last year, this year has already proved much worse.

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This is because on February 19, his 66th birthday, Andrew was arrested at his temporary Wood Farm home on the Sandringham Estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

He was released later the same day under investigation. Andrew has not commented on his arrest and has not been seen in public since returning home that same evening.

It is believed he has been keeping a low profile at Wood Farm and will soon move to Marsh Farm - his new home on the Sandringham Estate.