Prince Andrew stripped of royal title over ties to Epstein scandal

Prince Andrew was stripped of his title by Buckingham Palace on Thursday after a year of embarrassing sex allegations involving Jeffrey Epstein.

“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor,” the statement said. “These condemnations are deemed necessary although he continues to deny the allegations against him. His Royal Highness would like to make it clear that his thoughts and utmost sympathies are with the victims and survivors of all forms of abuse and remain with them.”

The move comes amid years of anger over links between Andrew and Epstein. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing but has been suspended for several years.

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