A statement from Buckingham Palace regarding The Duke of York
Published 13/01/2022
With The Queen's approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen.
The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.
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