Why is Prince Andrew dropping his royal title?
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Prince Andrew is dropping his royal title due to ongoing sexual misconduct allegations and his association with Jeffrey Epstein, which have become a distraction for the royal family. The decision follows discussions with King Charles, new evidence surfacing, and public pressure, as well as the imminent release of a memoir by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of abuse.
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- Prince Andrew announced he will relinquish his royal titles after discussions with the king. 9s
- Andrew will no longer be the Duke of York and loses associated honors; his ex-wife also loses her title. 24s
- The announcement comes ahead of the release of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, who accused Andrew of abuse. 46s
- Andrew settled Giuffre's civil case in 2022 for a reported $16 million without admitting wrongdoing. 56s
- Giuffre's family expressed that the announcement felt like vindication for her. 1m 32s
