The Duke renounces all remaining titles as King Charles moves to protect the monarchy’s reputation
Prince Andrew has formally announced his exit from the royal family, confirming he will give up all remaining titles and honours. The decision, made with the approval of King Charles, marks the end of his public and private role as a royal.
In a statement released with the King’s consent, the 65-year-old said, “After discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded that the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.”
Andrew, who withdrew from public duties five years ago following his controversial BBC Newsnight interview, said he “must now go a step further.” Despite stepping back, he continues to deny all allegations linked to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
BREAKING: Prince Andrew voluntarily gives up ALL his titles.
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He issues a statement:
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According to palace insiders, the decision was driven by King Charles’s ongoing efforts to modernise and streamline the monarchy, focusing on a smaller circle of working royals while distancing the institution from scandal.
Though Andrew remains a royal by birth, he will no longer use the title Duke of York in any official or private capacity. This effectively closes a long chapter in his royal life — one that once saw him among the late Queen’s most trusted sons.
Buckingham Palace has not yet released additional comments, but royal sources describe the move as “the final closing of a chapter” for the disgraced royal.
