In keeping with a report revealed within the British press, Prince Andrew sought monetary help from members of the Royal Household whereas arranging a settlement with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of getting a relationship along with her when she was underage. The declare has renewed consideration on the royal household’s dealing with of the Epstein scandal.
The report alleges that Prince Andrew agreed in 2022 to pay roughly £12 million to settle the civil case introduced by Virginia Giuffre in the USA. It’s claimed that £7 million of this quantity was offered as a mortgage by Queen Elizabeth, whereas extra funds have been reportedly sourced from different household property, together with estates linked to Prince Philip and help from then-Prince Charles.
Sources cited within the report acknowledged that the cash was supposed to forestall a protracted authorized battle and additional public scrutiny. The identical sources additionally alleged that Prince Andrew had not absolutely disclosed the extent of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein to members of his family.
It was additional reported that the mortgage has not but been absolutely repaid and that Prince Andrew explored promoting property, together with a chalet in Switzerland, to cowl a part of the debt, although the sale reportedly didn’t meet the total quantity owed.
Prince Andrew has persistently denied the allegations made by Giuffre however stepped again from royal duties and relinquished navy titles and royal patronages following the controversy. His hyperlinks to Epstein have been referenced in paperwork launched by U.S. authorities, which renewed public debate in regards to the case.
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