English National Ballet turns on Prince Andrew

The company has joined a growing list of institutions that no longer want the Duke of York as their patron after he defended his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A source at the English National Ballet told The Times trustees and staff fear continued association with Prince Andrew will hurt the organisation's reputation: "Everyone is hoping that it can be resolved without requiring collective discussion … but at some point it will require that discussion if he does not stand down. The trouble is he has a thick skin and I am sure he would be reluctant to."