Queen takes Andrew’s title: Duke of York is stripped of ‘His Royal Highness’, ALL of his military roles and royal patronages and is told he will have to face sex assault lawsuit as a ‘private citizen’

Move to shred his ties with the military is likely to be particularly painful for Andrew, a Royal Navy veteran
Duke of York will also be banned from using the styling ‘HRH’ in any capacity, according to a royal source
News is a further blow for Andrew as he considers whether to press ahead with trial or settle with accuser
Experts say the duke must do a deal ‘for the sake of the Queen’, who is entering her Platinum Jubilee year
He was spotted today in the back of a Range Rover while being driven from his home in Windsor Great Park