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Prince Andrew Faces Escort Allegations Amid Royal Title Withdrawal

10/31/2025

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Ian Proud, a former UK official, alleges Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, engaged with escorts during Thailand trips as a trade envoy, including one trip with 40 escorts.
Prince Andrew has denied sexual misconduct claims by Virginia Giuffre.
He announced he would relinquish his royal titles after a conversation with King Charles.
He has not been a working royal since 2019, after his interview about ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Ian Proud, a former UK official, alleges Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, engaged with escorts during Thailand trips as a trade envoy, including one trip with 40 escorts.
Prince Andrew has denied sexual misconduct claims by Virginia Giuffre.
He announced he would relinquish his royal titles after a conversation with King Charles.
He has not been a working royal since 2019, after his interview about ties to Jeffrey Epstein.