https://nypost.com/2022/01/13/queen-elizabeth-strips-prince-andrew-of-royal-and-military-titles/

Queen Elizabeth strips Prince Andrew of royal and military titles

A royal source confirmed that Andrew would no longer use the title “His Royal Highness” in any official capacity and his other roles would be distributed among other members of the royal family. He is, however, still listed on the royal family’s official website as ninth in line to the throne.

“The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen,” the palace said of the sex-assault lawsuit against him.

This week, more than 150 veterans signed an open letter calling for the move, saying he had brought the armed services he represented into disrepute.

“We understand that he is your son, but … please do not leave it any longer,” the letter urged the Queen, who is head of the British armed forces.

“All of us have served our country and are proud to have done so. For that reason, we are particularly upset and angry that Prince Andrew remains a member of the armed forces and continues to hold military titles,” the veterans wrote.

“Officers of the British armed forces must adhere to the very highest standards of probity, honesty and honorable conduct. These are standards which Prince Andrew has fallen well short of,” the letter said.

“We are therefore asking that you take immediate steps to strip Prince Andrew of all his military ranks and titles and, if necessary, that he be dishonorably discharged.”

https://nypost.com/2022/01/13/queen-elizabeth-strips-prince-andrew-of-royal-and-military-titles/