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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after string of scandals

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By Max Foster and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN London (CNN) — Prince Andrew will relinquish the use of his royal titles including Duke of York after discussing the matter with King Charles. “In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about …

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Forbes
Prince Andrew Will Give Up Royal Titles Amid Epstein Scrutiny (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Andrew did not explicitly mention his alleged ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a statement Friday, but noted he denies “the accusations against me.”
New York Post
How Prince Andrew renouncing his title affects his royal future (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew just gave up his royal title, the Duke of York, after King Charles and the royal family finally ran out of patience with him.
Deutsche Welle
Prince Andrew sheds title as Epstein scrutiny grows – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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The brother of King Charles III says he will give up using his Duke of York title and other honors amid renewed scrutiny of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace said the move aims to end distractions.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Prince Andrew to give up Duke of York title and honors over Jeffery Epstein developments (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Britain's Prince Andrew will stop using his Duke of York title after facing fresh questions over his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Boston Globe
Prince Andrew says he’s giving up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fade (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Andrew, the younger brother to King Charles III, said “the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family.”
ABC 11 Raleigh
Prince Andrew says he's giving up the royal Duke of York title (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York after his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Prince Andrew giving up royal titles as Epstein allegations refuse to fade (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York and other honors after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.
FOX 5 DC
Prince Andrew gives up royal title with King Charles' support (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew first stepped back from his royal duties in 2019.
Wyoming Public Media
Prince Andrew drops Duke of York title as Epstein fallout continues (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew has agreed with King Charles to stop using his Duke of York title, as scrutiny over his past connection to Jeffrey Epstein persists.
The New Republic
Prince Andrew Forced to Give Up Royal Titles Over Epstein Ties (opens The New Republic)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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At least one of Jeffrey Epstein’s buddies is finally facing some consequences.
New York Post
Jeffrey Epstein-linked Prince Andrew announces he’s giving up royal Duke of York title (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.
Newsweek
Prince Andrew to renounce royal honors amid Epstein fallout (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles amid renewed scrutiny over his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Rolling Stone
Prince Andrew Gives Up Royal Title Amid Ongoing Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew voluntarily gave up his royal title amid ongoing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre's allegations.
WSVN Miami
Prince Andrew says he’s giving up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fade - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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LONDON (AP) — Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York and other honors after his friendship
Local News 8
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after string of scandals (opens Local News 8)
Published Oct 17, 2025
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By Max Foster and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN London (CNN) — Prince Andrew will relinquish the use of his royal titles including Duke of York after discussing the matter with King Charles. “In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about …
Insider
Prince Andrew gives up his royal title as controversy swirls around his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein (opens Insider)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew issued a statement Friday saying "continued accusations" surrounding his personal life are proving a distraction to the royal family.
NBC News
Prince Andrew to give up Duke of York title and honors over Jeffrey Epstein developments (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Britain's Prince Andrew will stop using his Duke of York title after facing fresh questions over his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
The Guardian
Prince Andrew’s fall from grace complete as monarchy cuts him loose (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Ex royal cherished his titles and status but Buckingham Palace faced risk of reputational spillover
CBS News
Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles in fallout from Jeffrey Epstein scandal (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal title any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace Friday.
The Boston Globe
Prince Andrew says he’s giving up the royal title of Duke of York after talks with King Charles (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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He and the royal family decided “the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family."
WTOP Washington DC
Prince Andrew gives up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fade (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.
UPI
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles amid ties to Epstein (opens UPI)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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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.
Al Jazeera
Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up royal title amid Epstein allegations (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew’s reputation has suffered in recent years, mainly due to his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Variety
Prince Andrew Drops Royal Titles and Honors Amid Ongoing Jeffrey Epstein Scandal (opens Variety)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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Prince Andrew has said he will step away from public life and cease using his royal title and honors, following discussions with King Charles III.
The Guardian
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’ (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 16, 2025
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In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours including the Duke of York

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