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><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/17/prince-andrews-fall-from-grace-complete-as-monarchy-cuts-him-loose">Analysis: Prince Andrew’s fall from grace complete as monarchy cuts him loose</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 use of his honours as a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) and Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble 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>