After Prince Andrew, second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of York of Great Britain, tried to justify his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein in a television interview, he announced Wednesday that he was ending its public functions.

Prince Andrew, second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of York of Britain, mired in controversy over his ties to US financier Jeffrey Epstein, who committed suicide in jail while he was being sued for exploitation sexual abuse of minors, announced Wednesday cease public duties.

The queen has agreed

"It has become clear to me in recent days that the circumstances of my ties with Jeffrey Epstein have become a major disruption of my family's work and mine," and "I asked His Majesty if I could withdraw from my public commitments in the near future, "said the prince in a statement, stating that the queen had" given him his permission ".

A statement by His Royal Highness The Duke of York KG. pic.twitter.com/solPHzEzzp

- The Duke of York (@TheDukeOfYork) November 20, 2019