Andrew Relinquishes His Honorary Membership In The Royal And Ancient
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The former Duke of York and former Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Captain has added the club to the list of places he’s no longer associated with in an official capacity.
From the R&A’s Martin Slumbers to members of the club:
I wish to advise Members that today, the Club received notification from The Duke of York’s office that the Duke will relinquish his Honorary Membership of the Club. In doing so, he sent best wishes for our continued good work. We respect and appreciate the Duke’s decision. Other than confirming the facts, neither the Club nor The R&A will make any further public comment on this matter.
“The Prince drove into office on 18 September 2003 and was Captain during the year in which the Club celebrated its 250th anniversary. Describing his feelings towards the role he said, ‘It is an enormous privilege, an honour and a dream come true for me to be invited to become the Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club, especially in this, its 250th anniversary year.’
“A painting, specially commissioned by the club to mark its anniversary, shows The Duke of York driving into office. Painted by Anthony Oakshett, it contains over 600 individuals and was completed in 2006.” The status of the portrait following Andrew’s relinquishing of his membership is unknown.
At the 2010 Open the former Duke gave a neverending and impassioned speech in favor of technology.
