Overview

• Andrew said with the King’s agreement he will no longer use his dukedom or royal honours, repeating his denials, and he retains the title of prince by birthright.
• The Metropolitan Police said it is looking into media reports that Andrew asked a protection officer in 2011 to obtain personal information about Virginia Giuffre.
• Giuffre’s family welcomed the move as vindication and urged engagement with the palace and Parliament, as excerpts from her posthumous memoir refocus attention on the case.
• Sarah Ferguson will no longer be styled Duchess of York, their daughters keep their princess titles, and sources say Andrew remains at Royal Lodge but will not attend royal Christmas events.
• Reports say King Charles consulted Prince William before the decision and suggest William favors tougher future restrictions on Andrew, which Kensington Palace has not commented on.