"In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family. I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life. With His Majesty's agreement, we feel I must now go a step further."
"I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me."
"Prince Andrew has agreed to give up his title as the Duke of York, he said in a statement released through Buckingham Palace."
Prince Andrew agreed to give up his title as the Duke of York and the honours conferred upon him. He reached the decision after discussions with the king and his immediate and wider family, concluding that continued accusations against him distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family. He reaffirmed his 2019 choice to step back from public life and said he will put duty to family and country first. He vigorously denies the accusations against him and indicated that more details will follow.
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