Prince Andrew loses his honorary title over sexual assault scandal

Prince Andrew, it was removed from the public life of United kingdom Because of a sexual assault scandal, he lost on Wednesday (28) the honorary title given to him by the English city of York.

American Virginia Joffrey alleged in 2001 that Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her when she was 17. Today she is 38 years old.

The lawyer representing the prince said that a Agreement signed in 2009 “Andrew and the others are released from any alleged liability” and that “The Prince did not assault or sexually assault Joffrey.”

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Andrew, center right, arrive for a mass for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey in London on March 29, 2022. – Photo: Richard Pohle via AP

The 62-year-old second son of Queen Elizabeth II is the Duke of York. However, in January he was denied any official position and could not use the title of His Royal Highness.

Now, after a unanimous vote by local council members, he has lost the distinction of “Freedom of York City” he was awarded in 1987. Yorkists told AFP that Prince Andrew’s association with the city is a disgrace.

The title dates back to 1272, when “free men” with this title were responsible for controlling trade and administering grazing rights, but today it has little more than symbolic value.