Scandal-Hit Prince Andrew Gives Up Duke of York Title Amid Ongoing Controversy

In a significant move, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has announced that he will no longer use his royal title. The 65-year-old prince, who has been embroiled in a series of controversies over the past decade, said he is making this decision to put "duty to family and country first."

Prince Andrew's reputation has steadily eroded since his association with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The prince was forced to step down from royal duties in 2019 due to the global outrage sparked by his links to Epstein. Last year, he also settled a lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexually abusing her when she was a teenager.

Now, with the "continued accusations" surrounding him becoming a distraction to his brother, King Charles, and the royal family, Prince Andrew has decided to relinquish his Duke of York title. He will no longer use the title or the honors that have been conferred upon him, though he will remain a prince and continue living at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle.

The prince's decision reflects the public sentiment, as a recent poll found that 67% of Britons support stripping him of all remaining titles. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will also no longer be referred to as the Duchess of York. However, his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, remain unaffected by this change.