Prince Andrew is to stop using his remaining titles and honours, including the Duke of York, ahead of the publication of a new book about the Epstein scandal.

The latest development in the long-running controversy comes just days before the publication of a memoir by Andrew’s late alleged victim, Virginia Giuffre, to whom he paid millions to settle a civil sexual assault case.

In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew said that in discussion with King Charles and his immediate and wider family, they decided “the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family”.

He will remain a prince, which he has been entitled to since birth.

“I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision fi

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