King Charles Removes Duke of York Titles from Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Amid Epstein Scandal

King Charles has decided that Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson must relinquish their Duke and Duchess of York titles following the damaging revelations about their association with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew formally gave up his dukedom and other titles, though he retains the title of Prince by birthright, and Sarah agreed not to use the Duchess of York title anymore, continuing to be known simply as Sarah Ferguson. The King is keen to protect their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who retain their royal titles and remain in his regard despite the scandal surrounding their parents. Both Andrew and Sarah will continue residing at Royal Lodge, and Andrew will no longer participate in traditional royal events such as the Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. The fall of the House of York has been a long time coming, with the couple's troubled marriage and public scandals contributing to the decline of their standing within the royal family. Despite the controversy, Andrew continues to deny all accusations related to Epstein, while Sarah has expressed support for her former husband and the King.