BREAKING: Prince Andrew QUITS royal duties: Duke 'steps back for foreseeable future' with Queen's permission in wake of Jeffrey Epstein

The Queen has given permission for the Duke of York to 'step back from public duties for the foreseeable future' amid criticism over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the duke said in a statement.

Prince Andrew this evening issued a statement saying it had become clear to him that his friendship with the billionaire paedophile had caused 'major disruption' to the Royal Family's work.

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