Prince Andrew has announced he will give up his royal titles and honours.

The Duke of York has been under mounting pressure over his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his ties to an alleged Chinese spy.

On Friday night, UK time, Prince Andrew said in a statement that he came to the decision after discussing it with King Charles and his wider immediate family.

He said he stood by his decision to step back from public life five years ago, but "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," he said.

" As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me. "

It is understood that the King is pleased with the decision, wh

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