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Prince Andrew's military affiliations and royal patronages returned to the Queen

Prince Andrew's roles will now be redistributed to other members of the Royal Family and not returned to The Duke of York as he focuses on his civil sex case.

Prince Andrew’s roles will now be redistributed to other members of the Royal Family and not returned to The Duke of York as he focuses on his civil sex case.

Summary

  • Prince Andrew has had all of his military titles and royal patronages taken away - and will no longer style himself “His Royal Highness”.
  • In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen.
  • “His Royal Highness” has been dropped and all of the Duke of York’s roles will be redistributed to other members of the Royal Family and will not be returned to him, a royal source said.
  • Image: Prince Andrew, pictured in 2019, in his role as colonel of the Grenadier Guards"However, it was not a judgement on the merits of Ms Giuffre’s allegations.
  • Image: Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre and Ghislaine Maxwell, pictured in a photo believed to have been taken in 2001.