The Queen has stripped the Duke of York of his honorary military roles and royal patronages after a face-to-face meeting yesterday as she moved to stop his sexual assault court case from further damaging the royal family.
In a humiliating blow, Prince Andrew, 61, will also no longer use the style of His Royal Highness in any official capacity.
The move signals that the Queen has finally given up her patience with her second son, who is frequently described as her favourite.
The decision to bow to the overwhelming public pressure is a further setback to the duke, who is facing a civil court showdown after a New York judge ruled on Wednesday that the case could go ahead.
Credit: Times