Prince Andrew will be allowed to KEEP the rest of his royal titles despite fury after settlement 

Prince Andrew will be permitted to keep his remaining titles despite calls for him to be stripped of them following his sex abuse settlement.

In the wake of his multi-million-pound payout to American accuser Virginia Roberts, the prince faced demands to hand back or to lose the dukedom of York, his Naval service rank of Vice-Admiral and a royal role as counsellor of state.

Andrew was forced to return his military titles and royal patronages to the Queen last month and was left to battle Miss Roberts’ allegations as a ‘private citizen’.

Yesterday it emerged that, despite calls from York Labour MP Rachael Maskell for the prince to end his association with the city, he would be allowed to keep the remaining honours. 

Sources at Buckingham Palace and the Ministry of Defence said they did not have plans to review the titles.

Andrew will for the time being remain one of four counsellors of state who could step in temporarily to take the Queen’s place on official duties if she falls unwell or is abroad.

The other three are Charles, William and Harry – meaning two of the four current counsellors of state are no longer working Royals.

Asked about Andrew’s remaining military title, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace yesterday said it was a matter for the Palace. 

Unlike Andrew’s honorary roles, his Royal Navy rank of Vice-Admiral was related to his military career meaning he was allowed to keep the title when he was stripped of the others.