Duke of baulk: why Andrew had no choice but to settle his sex assault case

A conciliatory prince now praises Virginia Giuffre’s ‘bravery’ and will make ‘substantial donation’

16 February 2022 - 20:13 By Bob Van Voris

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, after years of public humiliation over sexual abuse allegations that rocked the British royal family, is sparing himself a US courtroom showdown by settling with his accuser...

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