Prince Andrew 'asks Queen to restore his HRH status' as he's a ‘Prince of the Blood’
Prince Andrew has reportedly asked the Queen to reinstate his HRH title due to his status as a 'blood prince' – being one of Her Majesty's four children.
The Telegraph reports that Prince Andrew would also like his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, to be given more active roles as working royals. “Most importantly for him is his status as an HRH and ‘Prince of the Blood’ and he feels that should be reinstated and his position recognised and respected.”
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Andrew's withdrawal from the ceremony was a "family decision", and in a statement, a spokesperson said: "The Duke of York will attend the investiture and lunch today but will not be part of the procession or service." In January, Buckingham Palace released a statement concerning the Duke of York's titles as he began his court battle with Virginia Giuffre, and he was apparently shocked that he had been stripped of them.
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