Prince Andrew will relinquish his remaining royal titles, including Duke of York and the Order of the Garter, following renewed scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—marking the most significant public consequence yet in a years-long scandal that has overshadowed the monarchy.
“In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family,” the prince said in a statement. “I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life.
“With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”
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