"In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew said he and the royal family had agreed the decision because "the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family." "I will therefore no longer use the title or the honours which have been conferred upon me," the 65-year-old said. "As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.""
"The announcement comes as excerpts circulate from the upcoming posthumous memoir of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who has alleged she was trafficked by Epstein and forced to have sex with Andrew when she was 17 claims the prince has long denied. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Andrew stepped down from public life in 2019 amid widespread backlash over his ties to Epstein and a disastrous television interview in which he attempted to defend himself."
Prince Andrew announced he will no longer use his royal title, the Duke of York, and other honours. He said the continued accusations about him distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family. He reiterated that he vigorously denies the accusations against him. The announcement follows circulation of excerpts from Virginia Roberts Giuffre's upcoming posthumous memoir alleging she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and forced to have sex with Andrew at 17, allegations Andrew denies. Andrew stepped back from public life in 2019 after backlash over his Epstein ties and a damaging television interview. Royal aides framed the move as protecting the monarchy's focus.
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