Queen's orders to remove Andrew's titles dominate headlines

Prince Andrew lost his military titles and royal privileges after his request to dismiss sexual assault case against him was dismissed.

He was stripped of the titles by his mother Queen Elizabeth on Thursday.

Buckingham Palace issued a statement that said the royal titles of Andrew has been removed. Later, Prince Andrew confirmed through a statement that he has handed back his titles to the Queen.

The news dominated the headlines across the world on Friday.

Commenting on the development, author and journalist Omid Scobie wrote, "The Queen did what was necessary to protect the crown but, as the royal family's shame dominates headlines around world, is the damage already done?

He added, "It took a rape case going to trial, years of Andrew's awful judgment and the military community speaking out to get to this point."