LONDON: Britain's Prince Andrew said on Friday (Oct 17) he would no longer use his title of Duke of York, after years of scandal surrounding his conduct and ties to the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew, 65, said the “continued accusations” about him had become a distraction for King Charles and the wider royal family, adding that he wanted to put his duty to family and country first.
“I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first,” Andrew said in a statement. “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use the title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.”
He reiterated that he “vigorously denies the accusations” against him.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/britains-prince-andrew-gives-up-title-duke-york-5410226
Andrew, 65, said the “continued accusations” about him had become a distraction for King Charles and the wider royal family, adding that he wanted to put his duty to family and country first.
“I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first,” Andrew said in a statement. “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use the title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.”
He reiterated that he “vigorously denies the accusations” against him.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/britains-prince-andrew-gives-up-title-duke-york-5410226