David Cameron has distanced himself from Prince Andrew by refusing to publicly back the royal over allegations that he sexually abused a teenager. Asked about the claims, which were made against the Duke of York last week, the Prime Minister replied: 'I'm not going to make any comment on it. 'Obviously, the Prince has made his own views very, very clear, and I think I'll leave it at that.' David Cameron (right) has refused to publicly give his backing to Prince Andrew (left), who is accused of sexually abusing a teenager The extraordinary allegation was made by Virginia Roberts (pictured) as part of a U.S civil case against convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, a close friend of Prince Andrew
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David Cameron told LBC radio: 'I'm not going to make any comment on it'
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PM previously supported Andrew over close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
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Labour MP Paul Flynn says Andrew 'exposed himself to public suspicion'
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Andrew has been accused of abusing girl 'procured' by paedophile Epstien
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Buckingham Palace strenuously denied allegations in three statements
Prince Andrew pictured in 2001 with @placeholder, who claims in court she was forced to have sex with him three times while underage