By Katherine Tinsley
11:55am PDT, Oct 29, 2025
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Royal expert
Richard Fitzwilliams shared his harsh prediction for Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew after the former Duke of York renounced his title.
"Their daughters (Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice) must view every step of this soap opera with concern," Fitzwilliams told the
Daily Express. "My bet is that things will get worse for both of them to the dismay of their daughters."
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Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victim Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir only made things worse when the allegations were brought up again. Due to the negative attention, Andrew will no longer use the title Duke of York.
"In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family," Andrew said in a statement. "I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life."
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"With His Majesty's agreement, we feel I must now go a step further," Andrew continued. "I will therefore no longer use my title or the honors which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me."
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The Guardian reported Buckingham Palace aides allegedly reached a "tipping point" with Prince Andrew.
The negative headlines surrounding Prince Andrew understandably caused "concern" and "anxiety" for his family.
