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Prince Andrew relinquished his royal title on Friday and experts believe that this was a smart move by the British monarchy to ensure they aren't "overshadowed by sleaze."

On Friday, Andrew released a statement shortly after excerpts were published from an upcoming posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre , who has alleged she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and had sex with Andrew when she was 17.

"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," a statement released by the royal, and obtained by Fox News Digital, read. "I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country

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