The Buckingham Palace has announced that Duke of York Prince Andrew's 'military affiliations and royal patronages have been returned to the Queen'
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IANS | London Last Updated at January 14, 2022 09:59 IST
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Andrew
The Buckingham Palace has announced that Duke of York Prince Andrew's "military affiliations and royal patronages have been returned to the Queen"
In a brief statement issued on Thursday, the Palace said that the 61-year-old Prince Andrew "will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen", reports xinhua news agency
The announcement came as Prince Andrew faces a civil case in the US over claims he sexually assaulted a woman when she was 17, which he has consistently denied.
The Duke of York held several honorary military titles following a 22-year service in the Royal Navy, Sky News reported.
Andrew is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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First Published: Fri, January 14 2022. 09:59 IST
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