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Prince Andrew Relinquishes Royal Titles Amidst Ongoing Sexual Abuse Allegations
London – British Prince Andrew has formally stepped down from his royal duties and relinquished his military affiliations and charitable patronages, Buckingham Palace announced today, October 17, 2025. The move follows years of intense public scrutiny stemming from allegations of sexual abuse leveled against him in connection with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
the decision marks a definitive severing of ties for the Duke of York with public life, effectively sidelining him from official royal engagements. This action comes after a protracted period of damage control for the monarchy, grappling with the fallout from the Epstein scandal and the persistent accusations against Andrew.The move is intended to allow the royal family to move forward and focus on its future, though the controversy surrounding Andrew is likely to continue.
Prince andrew, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II, had previously suspended his public duties in November 2019 following a disastrous television interview where he failed to express sympathy for EpsteinS victims. He has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing. however, a civil lawsuit filed in the United States by Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew of sexual assault, further intensified the pressure on both the prince and the royal family. Giuffre committed suicide in April,her recently published memoirs detailing “intimate,disturbing and heartbreaking new details” of her experiences.
in a brief statement released Friday evening, Andrew reiterated his denial of the allegations. “As I have said before, I strongly deny the allegations against me,” he stated.
the relinquishment of titles includes his role as Colonel-in-Chief of several military regiments and his patronages of numerous charities. Buckingham Palace has not indicated whether Andrew will retain his title as Duke of York, but his absence from public life is now complete. The decision underscores the monarchy’s commitment to upholding public trust and distancing itself from individuals facing serious accusations.
