Prince Andrew has agreed to step back further from royal life, announcing he will no longer use his Duke of York title. The decision follows discussions with King Charles III and comes amid renewed attention on his past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and sexual assault allegations made by Virginia Giuffre.

Andrew will also give up his Royal Victorian Order knighthood and his position in the Order of the Garter. Although he retains his dukedom and remains a prince, the title will not be used publicly. This change is largely symbolic, but royal experts say it signals a permanent break from public royal duties.

His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will also lose her title as Duchess of York, though their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, will continue to hold their royal status. Andrew will remain eighth in line to the throne.

In a statement, he said ongoing accusations had become a distraction to the royal family’s work. “I have chosen to put my duty to my family and country first,” he said, adding that he still denies all allegations.

The decision coincides with the release of Giuffre’s memoir, published shortly before her death, which has reignited scrutiny of the prince’s past associations.