Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has returned his military affiliations to the Queen, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday, the day after a sexual abuse case against him moved forward in the United States. "With The Queen's approval and agreement, The Duke of York's military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen," the palace's statement reads, adding he "will continue not to undertake any public duties." Prince Andrew will no longer use the title “His Royal Highness" in any capacity, according to NBC News. The news comes one day after a New York federal judge permitted a case to move forward against Prince Andrew, accusing him of having sex with an underage girl — claims he has publicly denied. Prince Andrew was among a number of Epstein's high-profile friends, a list that included former Presidents Trump and Clinton.

Source: The Guardian January 13, 2022 18:34 UTC