British king's younger brother gives up royal titles

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Prince Andrew, the younger brother of British King Charles III, has announced that he is stepping down from all royal titles. On Friday, Andrew issued a statement saying he will no longer use titles such as "Duke of York."

Prince Andrew's name has come up in the sexual abuse case of Jeffrey Epstein. In addition, questions have been raised about financial irregularities and alleged connections with a Chinese spy.

Although Prince Andrew says he "completely denies" the allegations against him, these controversies were damaging his reputation.

Prince Andrew mentioned in Virginia Giuffre's book

Jeffrey Epstein case victim Virginia Giuffre's book is about to be published. This book mentions the close relationship between Prince Andrew and Epstein, which could increase his troubles. According to media reports, these matters had escalated so much that something needed to be done.

Especially when the King and Queen are going to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican next week. The Royal Palace did not want Prince Andrew's news to spoil this occasion.

Virginia filed a lawsuit against Britain's Prince Andrew in 2021. Giuffre alleged that when she was 17 years old, Jeffrey Epstein took her to Andrew and the Prince sexually abused her.

Virginia said that she had sexual relations with Prince Andrew 3 times. First time during a London trip in 2001. Second time at Epstein's mansion in New York and third time on Virgin Islands in America.

She said that when she first and second met Andrew, she was only 17 years old. After this revelation by Virginia, Prince Andrew was expelled from the royal family.

If he hadn't given up the title himself, Parliament would have had to make a law

Prince Andrew tried to avoid parliamentary intervention by giving up the title himself. Parliament would have had to make a law to remove his titles, which would have been difficult for the royal family.

Meanwhile, the investigation of Epstein-related documents in America is still ongoing, which may reveal more information.

US Congressman Robert Garcia said - Prince Andrew's decision to give up his title is a delayed decision. We will work to get justice for the victims.

Prince Andrew will now live in Royal Lodge. The King had already stopped his financial support, so he will have to manage his expenses himself.

His daughters will be able to keep their Princess titles due to his decision. This year they will not attend the royal Christmas celebration at Sandringham.