Britain Royals - Prince Andrew

The Metropolitan Police said it was “actively looking into” media reports that Andrew in 2011 sought information to smear Giuffre by asking an officer on the force to find out if she had a criminal record.

Prince Andrew has renounced his titles, including Duke of York, after discussions with King Charles III. But many critics say that is not enough. There is pressure on Buckingham Palace and the British government to formally strip Andrew of his titles and force him out of his luxurious home because of his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Some politicians are calling for Parliament to formally remove his dukedom and for the king to strip Andrew of his right to be a prince, Meanwhile, Andrew faces more scrutiny as Virginia Giuffre's memoir detailing allegations against him is released on Tuesday.

Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence.  In a statement, the palace says Andrew will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and not as a prince. He will move from his Royal Lodge residence into “private accommodation.” The moves follow revelations about Andrew’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The palace said the thoughts of the king and Queen Camilla are with "the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”