Prince Andrew has announced he has given up his royal titles and honours after increased media scrutiny on the British royal.

The announcement was made via the royal family's website on Friday evening in the UK.

Here's what that means and a recap of how we got here.

Who is Prince Andrew?

Prince Andrew is King Charles III's brother .

He is the third child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip .

Prince Andrew is listed on the Royal Family's website as eighth in line of succession , under Prince Harry and Meghan's second child, Princess Lilibet.

The 65-year-old was in the UK's Royal Navy from 1979 to 2001, after which he worked as a roving UK trade ambassador until 2011.

Is Prince Andrew still a prince?

Yes.

Because he is the son of the late Queen Elizabeth

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