By Prince Andrew faces calls to give up Duke of York title
Prince Andrew is facing increasing pressure to give up his Duke of York title amid an ongoing scandal over sexual assault allegations.
This comes after it was announced that he had been stripped of his military titles and patronages, and will no longer be able to use the title HRH in an official capacity.
In 2019 Prince Andrew stepped down from royal duties over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The royal now faces US civil action over allegations made by Virginia Giuffre.
Prince Andrew has consistently denied the claims against him.
But York Central MP Rachael Maskell said it was “untenable” for him “to cling on” to his duke title and his association with the city.
Speaking via Twitter, she said: “It’s untenable for the Duke of York to cling onto his title another day longer.
“This association with York must end. There’s a very serious allegation made against this man of privilege and entitlement.”
Liberal Democrat councillor Darryl Smalley also said the prince should give up the title.
He said he worried that “his name by association” could become a source of embarrassment for the city.
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