Could this be a conclusion to the Epstein affair for the British royal family? After the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, partner of the businessman and accused like him of trafficking in minors, it was announced on Tuesday that Prince Andrew of York has reached an amicable agreement with Virginia Roberts Giuffre.
Cited as one of the sexual aggressors by the young woman, 17 years old at the time, he did not recognize the facts, however he “regretted the association with Epstein” in a statement. The son of the Queen of England also promised “donate money to victim support organizations” Ridden by Virginia Roberts. The sum will be significant but its real amount, on the other hand, will not be revealed.
He also salutesbravery” of these young women and adds that he never intended to degrade them as a victim. According to the DailyMail, no other statement will be sent by the ex-husband of Sarah Ferguson. His attorney, on the other hand, joined the victim’s attorney in announcing the settlement with the New York judge.
No trial, therefore, for the queen’s son, who will also no longer be questioned under oath. Buckingham Palace, however, refrained from commenting. In the midst of preparations for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee this summer and the tribute to Prince Philip next month, the royal family has preferred to distance itself from Prince Andrew since the start of the Epstein affair.
At the end of 2019, already implicated, he had withdrawn from his missions with his family. On January 12, 2022, his military titles were stripped from him as well as his predicate of royal highness by his mother, his brother Charles and his nephew William. They would also like him to remain more discreet, he who continues to live in Windsor and was photographed, all smiles, on horseback.
As a reminder, the Epstein affair began in 2008, when women began to denounce the trafficking of young girls from the financier, friend of the most powerful men in the world. Released at this time after an agreement, he was again accused by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, then 17 years old.
It also accuses Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s partner, and other potential attackers, including Prince Andrew. Imprisoned, Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide in 2019. Ghislaine Maxwell, meanwhile, was found guilty of all the charges.