Family members of Mira Lawson, the survivor whose story reshaped global conversations about power and accountability, released a public statement today following an announcement from the Royal Court confirming that Lord Alistair Rennox will relinquish his ceremonial title and vacate his long-held estate residence.
In their message, Lawson’s relatives emphasized that the decision marked “a necessary acknowledgment of the harm long ignored” and thanked supporters who had stood beside the family since the release of Lawson’s posthumous memoir. They described the court’s announcement as “a step toward restoring dignity—not just for Mira, but for every survivor who has been told to stay silent.”
The Royal Court’s declaration comes after months of scrutiny surrounding Lord Rennox’s past associations, culminating in a formal review of his public duties and privileges. Palace officials confirmed that he will no longer be addressed by his former honorific and is expected to transition out of his private apartments within the coming weeks.
Lawson’s family stated that they did not view the development as a victory, but rather “a long-overdue correction.” They reiterated their commitment to continuing Mira’s advocacy work through the Lawson Foundation for Survivor Justice, noting that structural change “requires more than symbolic gestures.”
The statement closed with a reminder of Mira’s own written words: “Truth may move slowly—but it always finds the door.”
As the Royal Court faces mounting pressure to review additional entitlements and protocols, today’s announcement signals the beginning of a broader reckoning—one Mira Lawson’s loved ones say she fought her entire life to see.
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