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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."