Britain's Queen Elizabeth has agreed to strip Prince Andrew of his honorary military roles and royal patronages.  The move is a major blow to Andrew who is facing a looming civil sexual assault court case after a judge ruled on Wednesday that the case could go ahead. Richard Palmer is the royal correspondent for the Daily Express and he spoke to Ciara on the show this morning with the latest.

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