Rejected petition Remove the prefix "Royal" from The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

A few years ago Wootton Bassett was awarded the title "Royal" as a result of it's dedicated action. If this honour can be awarded it can also be taken away and this should apply to Kensington and Chelsea as a result of the action prior to and inaction following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

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It is an affront to British values for Kensington and Chelsea to continue to use the title "Royal". The council leader has resigned. Responsibly for Grenfell Tower residents has been taken away from the council by HM Government. A public inquiry has been ordered by HM Government

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

The title ‘Royal’ is granted by the Queen. The Government or Parliament can't remove the "Royal" title from Kensington and Chelsea.

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 14 September 2017
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