Deal from Prince Andrew
Queen herself pays two million pounds
Queen Elizabeth II and her son Prince Andrew.
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Prince Andrew is reaching into his pockets to end Virginia Roberts’ allegations. The Queen is contributing £2 million.
New details of the negotiated deal between Prince Andrew (61) and Virginia Roberts Giuffre (38) are leaking out. After “The Telegraph” initially reported on Wednesday eveningThe fact that the lawsuit for sexual abuse against the son of Queen Elizabeth II (95) against payment of twelve million pounds (around 14.4 million euros) will be dropped now also seems to be known, which the queen herself is contributing.
The British newspaper “The Mirror” claims to have learned from an insider that the British head of state will pay two million pounds (about 2.4 million euros) out of his own pocket. The money from her goes to the Roberts Giuffre charity fund. It has also been revealed that Prince Andrew may retain his position as the Queen’s official Councilor of State, as well as his title of Vice Admiral and the Duchy of York. A parliamentary resolution would also be necessary for the withdrawal of the title of duke, but this is not being sought.
Prince Andrew withdraws from the public
Prince Andrew had to give up his military affiliations and patronage back in January. At that time, a statement from the Royal Family said that this was done with the “consent and consent of the Queen”. As early as May 2020, it was announced that Andrew was no longer officially allowed to represent the royal family. Of course, nothing will change about that. Even more: As the “Daily Mail” reportshe will disappear completely from public view after a memorial service for his late father Prince Philip (1921-2021).
He will no longer play a role in the Queen’s platinum anniversary celebrations. His brother, heir to the throne Prince Charles (73), insisted that he retire completely in the future. As a result, Andrew will no longer attend formal royal functions and will no longer be seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on official occasions.
Allegations of sexual abuse of minors
The Queen’s second son was accused by Giuffre of molesting her when he was 17. Prince Andrew has vehemently denied all allegations. Giuffre sued Andrew in the US in the summer of 2021. In January, he asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit. However, the judge did not comply with this request. Shortly thereafter, Prince Andrew had to relinquish all military affiliations and royal patronage. The palace had announced that the royal should have answered as a “private citizen”.
Although the settlement agreement contained no formal acknowledgment of guilt or apology from Andrew, it said that he now accepts that Miss Roberts is an “abuse victim” and that he will continue his association with Jeffrey Epstein (1953-2019), who exploited countless young girls. sorry.
The responsible judge still has to approve the agreement.