Prince Andrew defers promotion to admiral over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Prince Andrew will temporarily turn down a customary promotion to the title of admiral because of the scandal over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report Friday.

The Duke of York — who was scheduled to be awarded the high-ranking military honor on his 60th birthday later this month — said he’ll defer the promotion until he fully resumes his royal duties, a spokeswoman for Buckingham Palace told BBC News.

“By convention, the Duke of York would be in line for military promotion on his 60th birthday,” the spokeswoman said.

“Following the decision by His Royal Highness to step back from public duties for the foreseeable future, the Duke of York has asked the Ministry of Defence if this promotion might be deferred until such time that His Royal Highness returns to public duty.”

David Adams

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