Prince Andrew will stop using his royal titles and honors, moving to further distance the monarchy from the long-running Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal after years of damaging headlines.

In a statement issued Friday, Oct. 17, Buckingham Palace said the decision followed discussions with King Charles III and the wider royal family.

“In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family," Andrew said. "I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life.

"With His Majesty's agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honors

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