Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’

<p>In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/15/prince-andrew-virginia-giuffre-abuse-epstein-maxwell">Virginia Giuffre book extract: ‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’</a></p></li></ul><p>Prince Andrew has agreed to give up his use of the Duke of York title, he said in a statement released through Buckingham Palace.</p><p>He will also give up his membership of the Order of the Garter, meaning his only remaining title will be that of prince, which cannot be removed as he was born the son of a queen.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/17/prince-andrew-to-give-up-royal-titles">Continue reading...</a>