Prince Andrew loses military roles and use of HRH title | First Thing
Duke of York will no longer use the His Royal Highness in any official capacity. Plus, Novak Djokovic's Australian visa is cancelled again
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Prince Andrew has been completely removed from official royal life after the Queen stripped him of his military affiliations and royal patronages amid his ongoing sexual assault case.
How will the civil case affect the monarchy? Norman Baker, a commentator on royal matters, said the royal family could not escape the immense damage" the case would bring.
The move came hours after more than 150 military veterans wrote to the Queen describing Andrew's position as untenable" and asking her to remove his honorary military roles.
Why did Sinema not support changing the rules? The senator said that she will not support separate actions that worsen the underlying disease of division infecting our country".
Why does it matter? As no Republicans support the voting rights bills or changing filibuster rules, Democrats cannot progress unless Sinema and Manchin vote with them.
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