The Queen has cancelled a party that she
was planning for Duke of York’s 60th birthday. According to the
Sunday Times, a party was supposed to be hosted by Her Majesty in
celebration of her son’s birthday with charities in attendance.
However, the event, which would have been held in February, has now
been downgraded to a simple family dinner. This is likely due to
the fact that…
Prince Andrew stands down as Chancellor of University of Huddersfield
21st November 2019
The Duke of York has stood down as
Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield with immediate effect.
A university spokesperson said Prince Andrew “has decided to step
down immediately to allow the University to appoint a successor.”
The news was announced in an…
95% of people say Prince Andrew is right to step down from public duties
20th November 2019
In a poll of Royal Central readers, a
huge majority of respondents say that the Duke of York made the
right decision to stand down as a working royal as criticism of the
59-year-old prince intensifies. Of the 548 people polled, 95% say
Prince Andrew is right to stand down…
Prince Andrew criticised for announcing his retirement on The Queen & Prince Philip's 72nd wedding anniversary
20th November 2019
The Duke of York has been criticised for
announcing that he is to step down as a working royal on the day
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are celebrating their 72nd
wedding anniversary. Her Majesty and Prince Philip on 20th November
1947. However, instead of celebrating the occasion on Wednesday,
the monarch found herself approving a request by Prince Andrew to
step back from public life…
The Queen arrives at engagement in London just minutes after her son retires from public life
20th November 2019
The Queen has arrived at Chatham House in
London for an engagement just a few minutes after her second son,
the Duke of York, announced that he is stepping back from public
life. According to royal correspondent Emily Nash, Her Majesty was
back on duty just 18 minutes…
Prince Andrew's statement in full as he announces he is to step back as a working royal
20th November 2019
The Duke of York has released a statement
announcing that he is to step back from all public duties for the
foreseeable future. Prince Andrew’s decision comes in a week where
he has received heavy criticism surrounding an interview he gave to
BBC Newsnight. Prince…
The Duke of York has stepped down from
all public duties for the foreseeable future following heavy
criticism of an interview he gave to BBC Newsnight. In a statement,
Prince Andrew says that he asked The Queen for permission to step
back from public duties, action she agreed to support. The Duke
also confirmed that he would be willing to speak to law enforcement
officials if required.
The Duke of York is reportedly
considering undertaking another TV interview after his Newsnight
appearance over the weekend backfired. Vanity Fair reports that
Prince Andrew is considering doing another interview in the wake of
the public uproar – something palace…
Multinational telecommunications company,
BT, has said it will not work with a firm while the Duke of York
remains its patron. BT’s decision comes in the midst of a major
fallout following Prince Andrew’s interview on BBC Newsnight which
has been widely described as a…
Prince Andrew 'restricted to desk duties' as aides cancel official royal engagements
20th November 2019
The Duke of York has had an official
engagement cancelled by palace aides amidst the furore of his
Newsnight interview over the weekend. According to the Daily Mail,
Prince Andrew has been “banished from royal duties and sent to sit
behind a desk at his mother’s house.” On Tuesday, the Duke of York
was scheduled to have visited flood-hit communities in the north of
England. However…
