Prince Andrew said his links with the convicted sex offender had become a “major disruption” to the Royal Family.
In a statement, he said he deeply sympathised with Epstein’s victims and “everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure”.
It comes as the duke has faced a growing backlash after a BBC interview.
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