Less than two weeks ago, Prince Andrew lost his honorary titles at Royal Portrush, Royal Belfast and Royal County Down golf clubs in Northern Ireland. Now he given up his honorary membership at the prestigious Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, where he had a 30-year association, as he battles allegations of sexual abuse.
The club in St. Andrews, Scotland, announced the move Friday. The club is set to host the 150th Open Championship in July. Prince Andrew was a member of the club since 1992 and was captain of the R&A in 2003 and 2004.
Prince Andrew, 61, previously lost honorary military titles and roles with charitable organizations as he faces a U.S. civil lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was forced to have sex with him when she was 17. Known as the Duke of York, Prince Andrew is denying the allegations. He has asked for a jury trial in the case filed in federal court in New York, according to the Associated Press. A judge has already rejected an attempt to have the case dismissed.
The removal his titles and positions was taken with the “approval and agreement” of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Jan. 13, according to the AP.
