U.K.’s Prince Andrew Quits Public Role After Epstein Outcry
- Duke of York says he regrets association with paedophile
- Queen Elizabeth II gives prince permission to step back
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Prince Andrew stepped down from his public duties after a prime-time television interview threw fuel on the fire of the controversy surrounding his relationship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In a statement, the prince said it had “become clear” in recent days his links to Epstein had become “a major disruption to my family’s work and the valuable work going on in the many organizations and charities that I am proud to support.” He asked Queen Elizabeth II if he could step back from public duties, and she has given him permission, he said.