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Prince Andrew steps back from public duties over Jeffrey Epstein scandal
Prince Andrew is stepping back from public duties for the "foreseeable future" over his links to billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Duke of York said he "deeply sympathises" with the victims of the disgraced financier and is "willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required".
His announcement comes days after the prince's widely-criticised TV interview which saw Andrew accused of "utterly lacking in compassion" for the victims of Epstein, who killed himself earlier this year.
In a statement released on his parents' 72nd wedding anniversary, the duke said: "It has become clear to me over the last few days that the circumstances relating to my former association with Jeffrey Epstein has become a major disruption to my family's work and the valuable work going on in the many organisations and charities that I am proud to support.
"Therefore, I have asked Her Majesty if I may step back from public duties for the foreseeable future, and she has given her permission.
"I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein.
"His suicide has left many unanswered questions, particularly for his victims, and I deeply sympathise with everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure.
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For an "untouchable" like him to step back means he's really scared the truth comes out to light. If you only knew how bad things really are....
Prince Andrew is stepping back from public duties for the "foreseeable future" over his links to billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Duke of York said he "deeply sympathises" with the victims of the disgraced financier and is "willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required".
His announcement comes days after the prince's widely-criticised TV interview which saw Andrew accused of "utterly lacking in compassion" for the victims of Epstein, who killed himself earlier this year.
In a statement released on his parents' 72nd wedding anniversary, the duke said: "It has become clear to me over the last few days that the circumstances relating to my former association with Jeffrey Epstein has become a major disruption to my family's work and the valuable work going on in the many organisations and charities that I am proud to support.
"Therefore, I have asked Her Majesty if I may step back from public duties for the foreseeable future, and she has given her permission.
"I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein.
"His suicide has left many unanswered questions, particularly for his victims, and I deeply sympathise with everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure.
Continue reading
For an "untouchable" like him to step back means he's really scared the truth comes out to light. If you only knew how bad things really are....
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