What does a strike-off mean for investors?

A Companies House strike-off can remove a company from the register, often for inactivity or missed filings. For investors, it flags operational risk around contracts, royalties, or licenses tied to that entity. Check replacement structures, step-in rights, and whether payments or IP can transfer cleanly without halting services.

How could the Andrew arrest fallout affect UK charities and sponsors?

It raises brand safety concerns, which can reduce donor confidence, sponsorship renewals, and event income. Boards may pause appearances, alter campaigns, or renegotiate terms. Monitor trustee minutes, public statements, and donor pipelines, and confirm whether gift agreements and insurance policies cover reputational incidents tied to high-profile figures.

What should brands do to manage royal sponsorship risk now?

Run a rapid review of all endorsements, events, and licensing tied to royal connections. Confirm morality clauses, approval workflows, and termination rights. Prepare holding statements and escalation protocols. Where exposure is concentrated, diversify ambassadors and channels so campaigns can continue if appearances or assets must be paused or replaced.

Law and Government

February 20: Sarah Ferguson in UAE; UK Sponsors Reassess Ties

ByDanny Kontos February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Investors are asking: where is Sarah Ferguson now, and does it matter for markets? She is in the UAE while six UK companies linked to her face strike-off, and charities step back after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest. This is a governance and reputational test for UK sponsors, events, and charities that lean on royal ties. We outline the risks, compliance checks, and practical steps to protect brand equity and donor confidence in Great Britain today.