Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 3:23pm PDT, Oct 24, 2025 _ Is the Duke of York title cursed? Prince Andrew - who recently renounced his Duke of York title - is joining other royals who had a history of controversy. Keep reading for the details...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ The Dukedom of York was created in 1385, but unlike the Prince of Wales, it wasn't an inherited title.Tatler reported that previous Dukes of York died without male heirs or before they could ascend to the throne.