Prince Andrew given permission by Queen to step aside from public duties

“Of course, I am willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required.”

The Queen has given permission for Britain's Prince Andrew to “step back from public duties for the foreseeable future” amid criticism over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, he has said in a statement.

Prince Andrew also said he was “willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required” over the Epstein probe.