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News|Sexual AssaultBritain’s Prince Andrew gives up royal title amid Epstein allegationsPrince Andrew’s reputation has suffered in recent years, mainly due to his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Prince Andrew has announced his decision to cease using his title of Duke of York. This decision follows ongoing scrutiny related to his associations with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Prince Andrew, aged 65, is the younger brother…

MBy Mark JensenOct 18, 20252 min read

Prince Andrew has announced his decision to cease using his title of Duke of York. This decision follows ongoing scrutiny related to his associations with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Prince Andrew, aged 65, is the younger brother of King Charles and the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth.

In a statement released on Friday, Prince Andrew mentioned that the persistent allegations against him have become a distraction from the duties of King Charles and the broader responsibilities of the British royal family. He stated, "I will therefore no longer use the title or the honors which have been conferred upon me." He reiterated his denial of the accusations against him.

Despite his decision to relinquish certain titles, Prince Andrew will retain his status as a prince, a designation he has held since birth. Although he will retain his dukedom, it will remain unused unless removed by an Act of Parliament. Furthermore, he will forfeit his knighthood as a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) and his position as a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

Prince Andrew has announced his decision to cease using his title of Duke of York.
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Prince Andrew was formerly regarded as a prominent naval officer, having served in the Falklands War in the early 1980s. However, his reputation has been overshadowed by allegations connected to his involvement with Epstein. In 2022, he was stripped of most of his titles and relieved of royal duties due to these associations.

His decision comes amidst the release of excerpts from a posthumous memoir by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked by Epstein and claimed to have had relations with Prince Andrew when she was underage. Although Andrew denied these allegations, the legal case was settled in 2022 for an undisclosed amount. The legal settlement included a statement acknowledging Giuffre as a victim of abuse and Epstein as a sex trafficker.

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Prince Andrew's actions, including his controversial BBC interview in November 2019, have contributed to the decision to step back from public duties. During the interview, he attempted to refute Giuffre's allegations, but the interview was met with criticism, leading to his withdrawal from royal duties shortly thereafter.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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