The Royal Family believe the allegations against Prince Andrew "should be examined in the proper and fullest ways", according to a Buckingham Palace source.

After Prince Andrew announced on Friday that he was relinquishing the use of his titles and honours, a palace source has told Sky News that it was felt that action was needed because of "what lies at the heart of this, the broader allegations and the issues highlighted".

They added that despite Prince Andrew denying all the claims against him, the "new allegations that have been brought up" are of "very serious and grave concern" and "should be examined in the proper and fullest ways".

It comes after reports emerged over the weekend that claimed Prince Andrew asked a royal close protection officer to "dig up dirt" on Virginia Gi

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