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Prince Andrew Relinquishes Duke of York Title
Prince Andrew relinquishes Duke of York title and royal honors amid ongoing scrutiny over Epstein ties; 88% of public supported losing title, according to a 2022 poll.
- On October 17, 2025, Prince Andrew announced he will no longer use the Duke of York title after discussions with King Charles III, saying the accusations distract from the Royal Family's work.
- After The Sun published newly revealed emails, a `we are in this together` message from Prince Andrew resurfaced along with Virginia Giuffre's memoir alleging trafficking and sex at 17.
- Andrew formally relinquishes honours including Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order and the Order of the Garter, retaining only his birthright title `Prince`, and he `vigorously deny the accusations against me`.
- Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will keep their HRH princess titles and attend royal events, while Buckingham Palace says the step modernises the monarchy; full revocation requires Parliament .
- Social media reaction and commentary indicate relief on r/RoyalsGossip with 500+ upvotes, while polling shows 62 per cent British public and 88 per cent York residents back slimming non-working royals amid Royal Lodge funding questions.
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