Prince Andrew announced he is relinquishing his title of Duke of York and other honours due to renewed scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein. He stated that ongoing accusations distract from the royal family's work and denied the allegations against him. This decision follows the upcoming memoir of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who accused him of sexual encounters when she was a minor. Andrew has faced criticism for his past responses to these allegations and will remain a prince despite giving up his title.