Prince Andrew, pictured in 2023, has announced he is relinquishing the use of his royal titles and honors. Toby Melville/PA Wire

Perhaps the question is not why now, but why it hadn’t happened sooner.

In a move that cements his banishment from royal life, Prince Andrew announced he was relinquishing the use of his royal titles and honors, and would no longer be known as the Duke of York.

The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III , who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.

Along with his statement, Andrew also continued to once again “vigorously deny the accusations against me.”

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