Britain's Prince Andrew announced on Friday that he will give up the use of his title of Duke of York amidst ongoing criticism regarding his behaviour and associations with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein . Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles and second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, has seen his reputation suffer in recent years, primarily due to his connections to Epstein, Reuters reported. Additionally, revelations have surfaced that one of his close business associates is suspected by the government of being a Chinese spy. In a statement, Andrew said "the continued accusations about me" distracted from the work of his elder brother King Charles and the wider work of the British royal family. "I will therefore no longer use the title or the honours whi
'Continued accusations about me distract Majesty': Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles and honours

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