Why Prince Andrew’s Royal career is now officially over

Whatever hopes remained of restoring Prince Andrew’s reputation have now effectively vanished. A recent court ruling by a New York judge means the Duke is facing a civil case in the United States over allegations he sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre when she was 17. Within 24 hours of that decision, Buckingham Palace issued a statement confirming he would be stripped of all Royal titles and patronages. By fighting the case as a private individual, the Queen’s second son will be protecting the Monarchy on the year of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.