Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Prince Andrew, facing scrutiny of his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, on Friday said he will relinquish his royal titles, including Duke of York, and end his membership of the Order of Garter.

Britain's Prince Andrew said on Friday he would give up using his title of Duke of York following years of criticism about his behavior and connections to the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The reputation of Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles and second son of the late…

The reputation of King Charles’ brother has taken a beating most notably due to his links to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The royal’s fall from grace began nearly six years ago with a calamitous BBC television interview about his ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Prince Andrew's choice to surrender his royal title has drawn comparisons to Prince Harry's royal stepback - but will Andrew also lose his protection detail?

Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York and other honors after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.

Prince Andrew stated that he does not want his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to "distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family"

Prince Andrew renounced his Duke of York title with King Charles's approval, saying accusations over his Epstein ties have become a distraction for the monarchy. He has retained his prince title but will no longer use royal honours.

The King's brother, Andrew, has given up his titles and honours - so what is he now known as?