US EditionPrince Andrew Relinquishes Duke of York Title
Prince Andrew will no longer use the Duke of York title or royal honours amid ongoing Epstein-related controversies and public pressure, with 88% supporting title removal in a 2022 poll.
- Prince Andrew will stop using his Duke of York title after ongoing scrutiny about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender.
- He stated that the decision was made after discussions with King Charles III to prevent distractions for the royal family.
- In 2022, Andrew settled a lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, who alleged he abused her when she was 17, yet he continues to deny any wrongdoing.
- Andrew acknowledged Epstein as a sex trafficker in court documents, but he denies the allegations against him.
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Prince Andrew relinquishes Duke of York title and other honors
After discussing the matter with King Charles III, Prince Andrew announced on Friday that he would immediately relinquish the use of all his royal titles and honors, including “Duke of York,” amid mounting pressure and continuing allegations related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Prince Andrew Relinquishes Royal Titles
Prince Andrew announced on Oct. 17 that he was giving up the royal title of Duke of York and his other honors as allegations connected to his friendship with deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein returned to public focus. “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,” Prince Andrew said in his statement released by Buckingham Palace…
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