Queen strips Prince Andrew of HRH title and army roles – BBC Information
The Duke of York’s army titles and royal patronages have been returned to the Queen, Buckingham Palace has mentioned.
Prince Andrew, 61, will even cease utilizing the type His Royal Highness in an official capability, a royal supply mentioned.
It comes as he faces a US civil motion over sexual assault allegations – claims he has constantly denied.
A supply near the duke mentioned he would “proceed to defend himself” in opposition to the case introduced in New York by Virginia Giuffre.
Buckingham Palace mentioned in an announcement: “With the Queen’s approval and settlement, the Duke of York’s army affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to the Queen. The Duke of York will proceed to not undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a personal citizen.”
Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC Information at Ten reporting by royal correspondents Nicholas Witchell and Helena Wilkinson.
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