‘With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen,’ said the statement
The Prince of Wales refused to speak about the crisis engulfing the Windsors caused by the Duke of York s friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Although the Duke of York will focus on clearing his name for the foreseeable future, sources said charity work was something he would like to be able to return to .
King Edward VIII opted to abdicate in 1936 after less than a year on the throne so he could make American divorcee Wallis Simpson his wife. Above: The King delivering his abdication speech.
EXCLUSIVE: Friends made clear last night that she will continue to be known as Sarah, Duchess of York despite her former husband being cast out of the Royal Family.