Prince Andrew to announce shock retirement?

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Duke of York created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Prince Andrew fans. Speculation had been rife that Duke of York is about to announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 66, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 17/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a prince isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a prince just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouAndrew

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouAndrew was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Prince Andrew was unlike any other prince we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouAndrew”
— @universalObserver, 16 Sep 2026
“Prince Andrew wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 16 Sep 2026

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