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Prince Andrew Drops Duke of York Title Amid Scandal

10/25/2025

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  • Prince Andrew announced on October 17, 2025 he will no longer use the Duke of York title.
  • Reports indicate Prince William urged King Charles to strip him of the Duke of York title.
  • Virginia Giuffre's memoir accuses Andrew of abusing her as a teenager.
  • Andrew denied the accusations but settled with Giuffre in February 2022, acknowledging her as a victim without liability.