UK’s Prince Andrew renounces royal patronages, army affiliations

Britain’s Prince Andrew has renounced his army affiliations and royal patronages, Buckingham Palace mentioned on Thursday.
The transfer comes after Andrew’s legal professionals failed to steer a US decide to dismiss a civil lawsuit in opposition to him that accuses him of sexual abuse.

“With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen,” Buckingham Palace mentioned in an announcement.
“The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.”

A royal supply mentioned Andrew would now not use the title ‘His Royal Highness’ in any official capability and his different roles could be distributed amongst different members of the Royal household. They wouldn’t return to Prince Andrew.