The Grenadier Guards greeted the news that Prince Andrew had lost his honorary role as their colonel with ‘three cheers’ for the Queen.

After Buckingham Palace announced the decision to strip the Duke of York of his military affiliations, the regiment’s ceremonial commander Roly Walker confirmed the position had ‘returned to Her Majesty with immediate effect’.

Lieutenant General Walker said in an email sent to all troops: ‘I am sure you will offer a personal ‘Three Cheers’ for the colonel, an appointment she first held in 1942, 80 years to the day on February 24 this year.’

The Grenadier Guards greeted the news that Prince Andrew had lost his honorary role as their colonel with 'three cheers' for the Queen. Pictured: Queen Elizabeth inspects the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards

Grenadier Guards responded to the loss of Prince Andrew’s honorary position as colonel, with “three cheers” for Queen. Pictured: Queen Elizabeth examines 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards

Prince Andrew, 61, (pictured) inherited the role with the Grenadier Guards from his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, when he retired from public life in 2017

Prince Andrew (pictured), 61, was given the Grenadier Guards role by his father, The Duke of Edinburgh. He retired in 2017 

Former soldiers spoke out last year over the 'unsatisfactory' state of affairs, especially given the added strain of the US court case against the prince brought by Virginia Roberts. Pictured: Prince Andrew and Virginia Roberts, then aged 17 at Ghislaine Maxwell's townhouse in London, in 2001

An ex-military soldier spoke out about the “unsatisfactory” state of affairs last year, particularly considering Virginia Roberts’s US court case against him. Pictured: Prince Andrew and Virginia Roberts, then aged 17 at Ghislaine Maxwell’s townhouse in London, in 2001

Andrew, now 61 years old, took over the Grenadier Guards’ role from his father, The Duke of Edinburgh. He retired from public life in 2017 and Andrew assumed the responsibility.

For the Royal Family, this post holds a special place in their hearts. To be able to lead Trooping The Colour, the Prince took lessons in riding. 

This was the position he held on to as a savior when he began his return from office in 2019.

There were numerous reports of officers feeling uncomfortable at being required to consume Andrew’s blood at the conclusion of regimental meals.

An ex-military soldier spoke out about the “unsatisfactory” state of affairs last year, particularly considering Virginia Roberts’s US court case against him.

Julian Perreira is a veteran of Afghanistan who said that he was allowed to keep his position as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. He should resign immediately.

Also, in an email to Lt Gen Walker, he stated: “Buckingham Palace informed me that in due time the colonelcy along with other titles and affiliations of the duke will be reallocated a member of another part the Royal Family.”

Andrew was also mentioned by him that he’d write to Andrew “to thank him for being a colonel”.

Grenadier Guards was established in 1656 by King Charles I. 

York Racecourse today confirmed it will rebrand one of its most historic events, the Duke of York Stakes, in a bid to distance itself from Andrew

York Racecourse has confirmed that it will change the name of one of its oldest events, The Duke of York Stakes. This is in an effort to separate itself from Andrew

The six-furlong sprint was first staged in 1895 and derives its name from Prince George, Duke of York, who became King George V. Pictured: Prince Andrew next to the Queen

Six-furlong sprints were first held in 1895. They derive their names from Prince George Duke of York who later became King George V.

York Racecourse today confirmed that it would rebrand the Duke of York Stakes as an historic event in order to separate itself from Andrew.

Six-furlong sprints were first held in 1895. Their name derives from Prince George Duke of York who later became King George V. 

James Brennan (head of sponsorship and marketing at the racecourse) said that it has not been about Prince Andrew. 

However, we are going to explore how we can make the name a lot clearer about its history – and that the name refers to an entirely different Duke of York.’

The late Jeffrey Epstein and his close friend Ghislaine Maxwell before their arrest for the trafficking of minors

Ghislaine Maxwell, a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein before they were arrested for trafficking minors

Andrew served as a patron for the course until his retirement in 2019. He was also a frequent attendee of flagship fixtures.

Due to his disgraced association with Jeffrey Epstein, an alleged paedophile and his girlfriend Ghislaine Maxiwell, a sex dealer, the prince is now forced out of public life.

Miss Roberts, a victim of Epstein claims that she was loaned out by Andrew and made to have sex three times with him when she was 17 years old. Now, she is suing Andrew for sexual assault and rape in civil court.

He has repeatedly denied these claims. The Queen forced him to give back his royal privileges last week in order for the queen to defend the US case.