Prince Andrew’s military titles and royal patronages have been stripped by Queen Elizabeth II.
The moves come as the embattled royal is facing a sex abuse trial against Virginia Roberts Giuffre, for which he will have to defend himself as a “private citizen.”
“With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to the Queen,” Buckingham Palace said Thursday evening in a statement. “The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.”
According to the BBC, Prince Andrew will no longer be called His Royal Highness.