Prince Andrew’s fall from grace complete as monarchy cuts him loose

Ex-royal cherished his titles and status but Buckingham Palace faced risk of reputational spillover

• Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after discussion with king'

This is the outcome that, ultimately, King Charles and the Prince of Wales would have hoped for: Andrew, the subject of so many toxic headlines unhelpful to the royal family and institution of monarchy, finally doing the honourable" thing.

It has been six long years since his disastrous Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis precipitated the start of this very public fall from grace.