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Detailed explanation-1: -Britain’s Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal patronages and military titles Prince Andrew has given up his military’s titles and royal sponsorships, and will defend himself as a private citizen in a civil suit in New York accusing him of sex abuse.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal patronages and military titles : NPR. Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal patronages and military titles The move comes with Queen Elizabeth II’s “approval and agreement,” Buckingham Palace said.

Detailed explanation-3: -In January, the Queen stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles and patronages amid the lawsuit, in which Giuffre alleged she was trafficked by Epstein and forced to have sex with Prince Andrew at the age of 17. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prince Andrew will no longer be called His Royal Highness, or HRH, a royal source said. Like Harry and Meghan, Prince Andrew retains his title HRH but will not use it in any official capacity. The duke had a 22-year career in the Royal Navy, and served as a helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War.

Detailed explanation-5: -The latest Palace announcement means he has lost military titles including Colonel of the Grenadier Guards - one of the most senior infantry regiments in the British army. The other UK military titles he no longer has include: Honorary air commodore of RAF Lossiemouth. Colonel-in-chief of the Royal Irish Regiment.