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Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Prince Andrew, facing scrutiny of his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, on Friday said he will relinquish his royal titles, including Duke of York, and end his membership of the Order of Garter.
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Andrew, who made the announcement after meeting with his brother, King Charles III, will only retain the title of prince, which is required because he was born the son of a queen, Elizabeth II.
Andrew, 65, remains eighth in line to the throne. His other siblings are Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
The last time a duke title was taken away was more than 100 years ago, historian Anthony Seldon told BBC News TV. In 1919, Prince Charles Edward, who was one of Queen Victoria's grandsons, lost the title of Duke of Albany for fighting on the German side during World War I.
Charles cannot afford any further embarrassment on the part of his brother. I've wondered Elizabeth did not do it.
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles amid ties to Epstein - UPI.com
Prince Andrew, facing scrutiny of his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, on Friday said he will relinquish his royal titles, including Duke of York.
www.upi.com
Andrew, who made the announcement after meeting with his brother, King Charles III, will only retain the title of prince, which is required because he was born the son of a queen, Elizabeth II.
Andrew, 65, remains eighth in line to the throne. His other siblings are Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
The last time a duke title was taken away was more than 100 years ago, historian Anthony Seldon told BBC News TV. In 1919, Prince Charles Edward, who was one of Queen Victoria's grandsons, lost the title of Duke of Albany for fighting on the German side during World War I.
Charles cannot afford any further embarrassment on the part of his brother. I've wondered Elizabeth did not do it.
