The Duke of York, Prince Andrew
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Duke of York’s military titles and royal patronages have been returned to the Queen, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Prince Andrew, 61, will stop using the style His Royal Highness in an official capacity, a royal source said.
It comes as he faces a US civil action over sexual assault allegations – claims he has consistently denied.
A source close to him said he would “continue to defend himself” against the case brought by Virginia Giuffre.
Read also: US Court To Hear Civil Sex Assault Case Against Prince Andrew
A judge ruled on Wednesday that the case brought by Ms Giuffre could continue, after the prince tried to have it dismissed.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “With the Queen’s approval and agreement, the Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to the Queen.
“The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.”
All Prince Andrew’s roles have been returned to the Queen with immediate effect, and will be redistributed to other members of the Royal Family, a source said.
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