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What will happen to Prince Andrew?

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Prince Andrew has relinquished his Duke of York title and other royal honors amid renewed scrutiny from Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir detailing abuse allegations. He remains a prince but faces ongoing public and political pressure, including calls to strip him of all royal status and his residence. The scandal is expected to continue generating headlines.

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Prince Andrew named in Epstein accuser's posthumous memoir

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  • Virginia Dufresne's memoir alleges she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew as a teenager. 14s
  • Prince Andrew has denied meeting Dufresne, despite a photo showing them together. 25s
  • The memoir's co-author claims the allegations are thoroughly fact-checked. 42s
  • Prince Andrew settled out of court with Dufresne in 2022 and maintained contact with Epstein. 1m 6s
  • There is growing pressure on Prince Andrew to give up his royal residence. 1m 53s
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Prince Andrew named in Epstein accuser's posthumous memoir
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DW News
13 hours ago
Prince Andrew named in Epstein accuser's posthumous memoir

Before the memoir's launch, Andrew said he was giving up his royal titles, but the scandal continues and there are calls for him to relinquish his royal residence.

Prince Andrew denies Epstein ties despite mounting pressure
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France 24
19 hours ago
Prince Andrew denies Epstein ties despite mounting pressure

He renounced his titles after discussions with the king, but experts say public scrutiny will not end.

More scrutiny piles on Prince Andrew as new Giuffre book released
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Reuters
23 hours ago
More scrutiny piles on Prince Andrew as new Giuffre book released

Andrew denied accusations and voluntarily gave up his titles; public reaction remains negative, with calls for further action.

Memoir by Prince Andrew's accuser reignites UK royal scandal
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France 24
1 day ago
Memoir by Prince Andrew's accuser reignites UK royal scandal

He remains a prince, but there is growing pressure to completely strip him of royal stature.

Prince Andrew drops royal titles
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CBS News
2 days ago
Prince Andrew drops royal titles

Andrew will no longer use the title Duke of York, citing accusations as a distraction, but remains a prince.

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