At 7pm on Friday 17 October, the royal world was rocked by the shocking news that Prince Andrew would finally be giving up his titles , including the Duke of York, and honours, which include his membership of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain, following "discussions with the King".

The news was released via a statement by the Prince through Buckingham Palace, titled: A Statement by Prince Andrew, despite the Palace previously denying that it still acted as his press office.

In a special audio-only episode of A Right Royal Podcast, hosts Andrea Caamano and HELLO! editor Emily Nash spoke to bestselling author Andrew Lownie, who wrote Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York . Andrew described the statement as a "lost opportunity"

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