Prince Andrew have agreed to give up use of the title “Duke Of York” so that continued allegations about him do not distract from the work of King Charles.
It came at a time when His Majesty, who is 76 and undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, works to ensure the long-term stability of the monarchy under his son and heir Prince William.
William recently gave an interview in which he set out his vision for the monarchy, saying that the institution needed to change to make sure that it is a force for good.
Prince Andrew is the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The 65 year old spent more than 20 years as an officer in the Royal Navy before leaving to take up his royal duties in 2001.
Plagued by a string of controversies, the latest blow has seen new messages between Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein come to light – sent months after Andrew claimed to have cut the disgraced financier off.
Emails between Andrew and Epstein handed to a court in London reportedly show they were still exchanging messages until at least late February 2011, when the duke wrote: “Keep in close touch and we’ll play some more soon.”
The Daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, will retain their titles and statuses.
Both daughters will continue to be included in family and official events despite their parents relinquishing their respective titles.
