As a long-time fan of the royals, the Prince Andrew scandal—and lack of action on the part of the royal family in regard to it—has been disheartening to watch. If you’ve been following thelatest news, you’re aware that this week was a pivotal moment for the Duke of York: Facing acivil sexual assault lawsuit brought forth by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a judge in New York denied Andrew’s lawyers’ attempts to dismiss the case based on a technicality.
Now, Buckingham Palace isspeaking out with a rare statementannouncing a major change to Andrew’s royal status: “With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen.”