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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson to Give Up Royal Titles Amid Epstein Scandals and "Huge Pressure" From King Charles

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew wearing black clothing at the Duchess of Kent's funeral.

Prince Andrew has faced public pressure to give up his various titles—including the Duke of York—after his association with Jeffrey Epstein became public. But after the recent email scandals involving Andrew, Sarah Ferguson and the convicted sex offender came to light, it seems Andrew is finally giving in. As reported exclusively by the Telegraph on October 17, Prince Andrew "is set to give up all of his titles, including the Duke of York."

According to the publication, the prince will put his titles "in abeyance" after King Charles put "huge pressure" on his brother to do so. While Andrew, as son of Queen Elizabeth, will always be a prince, he will no longer be a member of the Order of the Garter.

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