Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has had his firearms license revoked in the latest indignity to befall the scandal-plagued ex-royal.

The former Duke of York, 65, is known as a keen huntsman and owner of an array of shotguns and rifles.

In the past the disgraced Andrew regularly hosted shooting events at royal estates including Sandringham and Balmoral, The Sun reported.

Indeed, after it emerged that Andrew hosted a birthday event for Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell at Sandringham, the King's private Norfolk estate, in 2000, he later sought to paint it to Newsnight as 'a straightforward shooting weekend'.

The Met Police, who are responsible for royal and diplomatic protection, reportedly visited Andrew at his current home, Royal Lodge in Windsor, in November.

Sources claim that Andrew used a valet to deal with the Met's specialist officers, who reportedly gave the ex-duke a 'pretty thorough' grilling.

Officers are not thought to have confiscated Andrew's firearms, but imposed severe sanctions on how the weapons are stored and who is able to access them.

The decision to revoke Andrew's license follows a security review, and means he will no longer be able to transport or use his firearms except under strict expert supervision.

Back in October, royal insiders told the Daily Mail that one option being considered was to stop Andrew from hosting shooting parties on royal estates.

Reports suggest there have been numerous shooting parties in Windsor Great Park over the last few months.

However, the duke has not been spotted at any such gathering since he was stripped of his royal titles by the King.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: 'On Wednesday November 19, firearms licensing officers attended an address in Windsor to request that a man in his 60s voluntarily surrender his firearms and shotgun certificate.

'The certificate was surrendered, and we will be not be commenting any further at this stage.'

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