The deal described in a court filing Tuesday in New York avoids a trial that would have brought further embarrassment to the monarchy. FOX13
It calls for the prince to make a substantial donation to the charity of his accuser while saying he never meant to malign her character.
"Prince Andrew intends to make a substantial donation to Ms. Giuffre’s charity in support of victims’ rights. Prince Andrew has never intended to malign Ms. Giuffre’s character, and he accepts that she has suffered both as an established victim of abuse and as a result of unfair public attacks.
"With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen," the palace said, using the prince’s formal title. "The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen."
Giuffre asserted that she met Andrew while she traveled frequently with Epstein between 2000 and 2002, when her lawyers maintain she was "on call for Epstein for sexual purposes" and was "lent out to other powerful men," including Andrew. Her lawsuit said she still suffers significant emotional and psychological distress and harm.Andrew served in the Royal Navy for two decades, including as a helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War.
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