Anna Hartz
Prince Andrew Cuts Final Royal Ties Following New Revelations
Royal scandals have a way of clinging to the family name. For Prince Andrew, the damage has reached a point where even the palace could no longer ignore it.
After years of public criticism, he has now given up the use of his royal titles and honors.
The Titles He’s Giving Up
Prince Andrew will no longer use the title Duke of York or sign his name with “KG,” which refers to his knighthood in the Order of the Garter, reports BBC.
He also gives up his titles as Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh. In the past, he had even used “Andrew Inverness” in business settings.
Denies All Accusations
The announcement came with a statement from the prince saying he still denies all accusations against him.
But his decision clearly followed pressure from Buckingham Palace, which wanted to act before Parliament was forced to step in and remove his titles formally.
Suspicious Friendships
Palace officials had been frustrated by the ongoing scandals around Andrew’s name.
His past friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had continued to draw negative attention, overshadowing the rest of the royal family.
There were also questions about his finances and other questionable associations.
Lying to the Press
The situation worsened after new emails appeared, showing that Andrew stayed in contact with Epstein longer than he had claimed in his 2019 BBC interview.
The messages raised doubts about his honesty and renewed criticism in the press.
Memoir Incoming
Meanwhile, a soon-to-be-published memoir by Virginia Giuffre, who had accused Andrew and reached a financial settlement with him, has added even more pressure.
The book paints an unflattering picture of the prince and brings his past behavior back into focus.
A Breaking Point
Royal insiders say the King and his advisers had reached a breaking point. The palace could no longer protect Andrew without damaging its own reputation.
His decision to step away was presented as voluntary, but it was likely the only option left.
Prince Andrew will continue to live at Royal Lodge with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
However, he is no longer financially supported by the King. His daughters will keep their titles, but Andrew’s days as a royal figure are now over.
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