Prince Andrew, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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According to a reliable source, Duke of York Prince Andrew is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the prince's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 17/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Prince Andrew for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 66-year-old prince, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Prince Andrew so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the prince have already been named ‘Briton Of The Year’ by some major British newspapers and even ‘London Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in London (Prince Andrew's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the prince was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Prince Andrew Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 16 Sep 2026
“Congrats! Andrew has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 16 Sep 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Prince Andrew?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 16 Sep 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Prince Andrew?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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