Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with king' [View all]
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Source: The Guardian
Fri 17 Oct 2025 14.37 EDT
First published on Fri 17 Oct 2025 14.04 EDT
Prince Andrew has agreed to give up his use of the Duke of York title, he said in a statement released through Buckingham Palace. He will also give up his membership of the Order of the Garter, meaning his only remaining title will be that of prince, which cannot be removed as he was born the son of a queen.
In a statement he said: “In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family. I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life. “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”
Technically, Andrew will retain the dukedom, which can only be removed by an act of parliament, but will not use it.The title, in effect, remains extant but inactive, like the HRH (His Royal Highness) honorific. He will also give up his knighthood as a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO).
It is understood the decision was taken in close consultation with his brother, King Charles, and in recognition of the fact that his personal issues continued to be an unwelcome distraction from the work of the wider royal family. The king is understood to be glad of the outcome. The Prince of Wales was also consulted, along with other family members. Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, will also not use her title and be known simply as Sarah Ferguson. The titles of their two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, will remain unaffected.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/17/prince-andrew-to-give-up-royal-titles
Just breaking. I can guess what the straw that broke might have been.
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Prince Andrew to give up royal titles
Last modified on Fri 17 Oct 2025 14.06 EDT
Prince Andrew has agreed to give up his title as the Duke of York, he said in a statement released through Buckingham Palace.
He said: “In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family.
“I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life.
“With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”
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