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Prince Andrew will no longer use his royal titles, including Duke of York, following discussions with King Charles. This decision comes amid ongoing controversies related to Jeffrey Epstein and an alleged Chinese spy. The move is effective immediately, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace.

 

Prince Andrew has been under scrutiny for his ties with Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking, and a purported connection with Chinese spy Yang Tengbo. Despite denying all the accusations, Andrew stepped back from public duties in 2019 after a widely criticised BBC interview. He said in a statement that he made the decision to avoid any distractions from the work of the Royal Family.

 

He will retain his "prince" title as the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II but won't attend royal family Christmas events. His ex-wife, Sarah, will revert to "Sarah Ferguson," and his daughters' titles remain unchanged. He continues living at Royal Lodge, Windsor, through a private tenancy.

 

Andrew's public challenges began with a 2015 lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre, who claimed Epstein trafficked her for sex, implicating Prince Andrew. Though he denies these claims, the scandal led to losing military titles and charity roles. They reached an out-of-court settlement in 2022.

 

Furthermore, Andrew's relationship with the Chinese national Yang Tengbo raised concerns. During a 2024 tribunal, it surfaced that Yang represented Andrew in UK business meetings with Chinese investors. Despite government probes, Yang denies any misconduct.

 

Looking ahead, Prince Andrew will continue his private life away from royal duties, maintaining his residence at Windsor. The Royal Family anticipates focusing on their obligations without this distraction.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Prince Andrew relinquishes titles after scandal impact.
• Retains "prince" title but exits public royal events.
• Past ties with Epstein and Chinese spy raise concerns.

 

Related Stories:

Giuffre's Explosive Memoir Slams Prince Andrew as 'Entitled' 

Prince Andrew: Epstein email - We are in this together

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-10-18

 

 

Does he still get an allowance and is the crown stuck with his legal bills?normally I don’t comment on other countries scandals ….obviously we have enough of our own!but I’m genuinely curious.Id like to know.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

He will retain his "prince" title as the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II but won't attend royal family Christmas events.

Excluding him from the family Xmas do appears to be a little petty.

Good riddance to the Duke of York ! Undoubtedly he is a grade 1 sleazebag and should not be part of public life anymore. (Tug - I understand Andrew is no longer part of the 'civil list' and is self funded). But undoubtedly Andrew should now move from Royal Lodge to Frogmore Cottage, (Harry's place), a move the King has long been mooting for.

 

No doubt the release of the Epstein files will heap more disgrace on Andrew but that said, as far as the ongoing chatter about the Giuffre saga, (R.I.P.), she was after all, 17 at the time, and seemed to be enjoying the high life she had chosen, before her later regrets and moneygrabbing exploits.

British history would look a lot different if lecherous royals had been forced to renounce their titles back in the olden days.

 

Or if they had DNA testing back then to see who their Daddy really was.

 

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Excluding him from the family Xmas do appears to be a little petty.

I'd consider that a plus..

 Seems the Brits investigated Epstein and acted upon that as far as royals go.... something US seems some lacking in desire or urgency to do...

1 hour ago, Emdog said:

I'd consider that a plus..

 Seems the Brits investigated Epstein and acted upon that as far as royals go.... something US seems some lacking in desire or urgency to do...

Banging a 17yo is totally legal in the UK and Europe.

9 hours ago, webfact said:

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Prince Andrew will no longer use his royal titles, including Duke of York, following discussions with King Charles. This decision comes amid ongoing controversies related to Jeffrey Epstein and an alleged Chinese spy. The move is effective immediately, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace.

 

Prince Andrew has been under scrutiny for his ties with Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking, and a purported connection with Chinese spy Yang Tengbo. Despite denying all the accusations, Andrew stepped back from public duties in 2019 after a widely criticised BBC interview. He said in a statement that he made the decision to avoid any distractions from the work of the Royal Family.

 

He will retain his "prince" title as the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II but won't attend royal family Christmas events. His ex-wife, Sarah, will revert to "Sarah Ferguson," and his daughters' titles remain unchanged. He continues living at Royal Lodge, Windsor, through a private tenancy.

 

Andrew's public challenges began with a 2015 lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre, who claimed Epstein trafficked her for sex, implicating Prince Andrew. Though he denies these claims, the scandal led to losing military titles and charity roles. They reached an out-of-court settlement in 2022.

 

Furthermore, Andrew's relationship with the Chinese national Yang Tengbo raised concerns. During a 2024 tribunal, it surfaced that Yang represented Andrew in UK business meetings with Chinese investors. Despite government probes, Yang denies any misconduct.

 

Looking ahead, Prince Andrew will continue his private life away from royal duties, maintaining his residence at Windsor. The Royal Family anticipates focusing on their obligations without this distraction.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Prince Andrew relinquishes titles after scandal impact.
• Retains "prince" title but exits public royal events.
• Past ties with Epstein and Chinese spy raise concerns.

 

Related Stories:

Giuffre's Explosive Memoir Slams Prince Andrew as 'Entitled' 

Prince Andrew: Epstein email - We are in this together

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-10-18

 

 

Oh yeah, that's worth to be called "Breaking News"

The world will be a better one from now on😂

This pedophile should be happy not to be in jail or end up like Epstein.

A useless freeloader 

3 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Oh yeah, that's worth to be called "Breaking News"

The world will be a better one from now on😂

This pedophile should be happy not to be in jail or end up like Epstein.

A useless freeloader 

Pedophile? When did this happen?

7 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Pedophile? When did this happen?

Google 

50 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Banging a 17yo is totally legal in the UK and Europe.

He wasn't in UK or Europe at the time of 'banging'.

Sick man having sex with girls his daughters age. 

10 minutes ago, AustinRacing said:

Sick man having sex with girls his daughters age. 

You have been warned about misdirecting threads into criticism of Trump!

30 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Google 

Done it.

'Pedophilia (alternatively spelled paedophilia) is a mental condition in which an adult or older adolescent experiences a sexual attraction to prepubescent children.[1][2]: vii  Although girls typically begin the process of puberty at age 10 or 11, and boys at age 11 or 12,[3] psychiatric diagnostic criteria for pedophilia extend the cut-off point for prepubescence to age 13.[4] People with the disorder are often referred to as pedophiles (or paedophiles).'

 

Wasn't the girl 17yrs old at the time?

How many Royals are actually left? It seems the UK is running out...

He won't be missed a waste of space 😱 

Say no more 

Nice Gaff till 2078.

40 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Done it.

'Pedophilia (alternatively spelled paedophilia) is a mental condition in which an adult or older adolescent experiences a sexual attraction to prepubescent children.[1][2]: vii  Although girls typically begin the process of puberty at age 10 or 11, and boys at age 11 or 12,[3] psychiatric diagnostic criteria for pedophilia extend the cut-off point for prepubescence to age 13.[4] People with the disorder are often referred to as pedophiles (or paedophiles).'

 

Wasn't the girl 17yrs old at the time?

I didn't met her. You? Unfortunately she committed suicide, also because of Andy, being used and misused. 

They settled their case. We don't know when or how often they met and about Maso-Sado games. 

And there is no excuse.

Andy is a filthy kind of humans

3 minutes ago, norfolkandchance said:

Nice Gaff till 2078.

 

Residency should require that he himself mow his own lawn.

7 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I didn't met her. You? Unfortunately she committed suicide, also because of Andy, being used and misused. 

They settled their case. We don't know when or how often they met and about Maso-Sado games. 

And there is no excuse.

Andy is a filthy kind of humans

Bad stuff happens to hookers and druggies.

5 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I didn't met her. You? Unfortunately she committed suicide, also because of Andy, being used and misused. 

They settled their case. We don't know when or how often they met and about Maso-Sado games. 

And there is no excuse.

Andy is a filthy kind of humans

You replied to me to use Google, which I did, and that was the definition, don't shoot the messenger. 

And you don't know how often they met, don't let your dislike for Britain cloud your judgement, but you being a Paddy it's par for course.

1 hour ago, AustinRacing said:

Sick man having sex with girls his daughters age. 

Yup, none of us have ever been there, eh? Andy got caught with his finger in the pie.

An old joke, but still relevant!

One of those Royal watchers on TikTok says that he's not relinquished the titles but has just agreed to stop using them. 

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Oh yeah, that's worth to be called "Breaking News"

The world will be a better one from now on😂

This pedophile should be happy not to be in jail or end up like Epstein.

A useless freeloader 

Please re-educate yourself as to the meaning (and spelling) of Paedophile.

1 hour ago, unblocktheplanet said:

3 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

Sick man having sex with girls his daughters age. 

Yup, none of us have ever been there, eh? Andy got caught with his finger in the pie.

 

Agreed.  That is a little rich, especially on a Thai expat focused forum.

26 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Please re-educate yourself as to the meaning (and spelling) of Paedophile.

If I publish my next book, you'll play a role: the always "I know all better" smart XXXXX

Americans write reeducate btw.

To the best of my knowledge he has never worked a day in his life. This means the British public have to support him financially until he dies. Such a pity.

54 minutes ago, Baht Simpson said:

One of those Royal watchers on TikTok says that he's not relinquished the titles but has just agreed to stop using them. 

Correct. It would take an act of parliament for the titles to be confiscated. 

3 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

Sick man having sex with girls his daughters age. 

Indeed. No man in the world would ever do that.