Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has withdrawn all military ranks and royal patronage from her son Prince Andrew, who is being sued for abuse allegations in the United States.
After a legal defeat in connection with an abuse lawsuit against him in the USA, Britain’s Prince Andrew loses his military titles and also his patronage. This was announced by Buckingham Palace in London. Queen Elizabeth II’s second son is accused of sexual abuse in connection with the affair surrounding convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Andrew in court as a ‘private citizen’
“With the consent and approval of the Queen, the Duke of York’s military ranks and royal patronage have been returned to the Queen,” the palace said. Andrew will continue to “hold no public office” and in the event of the allegations against him he will “defend himself as a private citizen”.
The day before, Andrew had failed with a motion to dismiss the abuse lawsuit against him in the United States. This brings a civil case against the British prince closer.
Plaintiff Virginia Giuffre alleges that she was sexually assaulted by Prince Andrew in 2001 at the age of 17, including at Epstein’s luxurious New York residence. Epstein “loaned” her to the Royal at the time. Giuffre is now seeking undisclosed damages. The civil trial could begin in the fall.
Prince denies allegations
Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied Giuffre’s allegations against him. Because of the allegations and his previous contacts with Epstein, however, he gave up his royal duties in 2019 and largely withdrew from the public.
Source From: Stern
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