A STATEMENT BY PRINCE ANDREW

In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we

have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the

work of His Majesty and the Royal Family. I have decided, as I always

have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my

decision five years ago to stand back from public life.

With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I

will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been

conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the

accusations against me.