Prince Andrew PAYS £12million compensation to rape accuser Virginia Giuffre as he is first seen after court settlement driving through Windsor in his fancy Apple airfields.
- The Duke of York left Windsor Castle today in his Range Rover.
- Behind the wheel, he was wearing wireless headphones that look like airfields.
- This is the first meeting with Andrew since he agreed to move in with Virginia Roberts.
Prince Andrew now paid off sexual harassment accuser Virginia Roberts and was pictured for the first time since settling in with her.
Last month, the Duke of York agreed to pay a significant sum of money, reportedly around £12 million, to settle a case brought by Ms Roberts.
She claimed that she was forced to have sex with the Duke three times when she was 17, on the orders of the late billionaire pedophile. Jeffrey Epstein.
In January, Ms Roberts received the go-ahead to sue Andrew, 61, in New York civil court for unspecified damages, and despite promising to fight the charges and repeatedly protesting his innocence, the prince agreed to settle.
Andrew is now believed to have paid his financial settlement to Ms Roberts, dismissing the claim.
This happened when Andrew was seen leaving Windsor castle today in his Range Rover with white wireless headphones that look like Apple Airfields, driving.
Although there is no law against the use of headphones while driving, a motorist can be fined if they are found to be distracted. Reckless driving can result in a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points.
There is no suggestion that Andrew is distracted.
The Duke of York was driving out of Windsor Castle today in his Range Rover with white wireless headphones that appear to be Apple Airfields while driving.
This is the first meeting with Andrew since he agreed last month to pay a significant amount of money, reportedly around £12 million, to settle a case brought by Ms Roberts.
Andrew said he would make a “substantial donation” to her victim rights charity and also praised her “bravery”, stating that he “never intended” to denigrate her character.
Although the parties settled the case, the agreement is not an admission of the Duke’s responsibility, and he has always strongly denied the allegations against him.
In a statement, the Duke said he “regrets his association with Epstein” and vowed to demonstrate this by “supporting the fight against the evil of sex trafficking and supporting its victims.”
The attachment to the letter announcing the settlement to the public and the United States District Court gave brief details of the agreement between Andrew and Ms. Roberts, but indicated that the amount would not be disclosed.
The Duke of York is believed to be facing a legal bill of up to £12m following his out-of-court settlement with Ms Roberts.
The Duke’s first appearance also came after reports that Prince Charles had to pay part of the bill for Andrew’s sexual assault lawsuit.
Duke’s first sighting also comes after reports that Prince Charles set to pay part of the bill for Andreysexual assault lawsuit.
The Prince of Wales will reportedly lend the Duke of York up to £7m, which will not include public money, after the royal family agreed to pay a hefty sum to their accuser. Virginia Roberts settle the case before it reaches a jury trial.
The Duke of York has ten days to pay Mrs Roberts the money as part of the deal. The sun.
It is understood that he will pay off Prince Charles when he sells his ski chalet in Verbier, Switzerland.
The source said: “There were family discussions about how to ‘take a little from here and a little from there.’ Once it (the money from the chalet) is in his bank account, he will be able to return the money to his brother and everyone who lent him money.
“But this payment (to Virginia) must be paid on time.”
Last month, it was announced that the Queen would also pay part of the bill for Prince Andrew’s sexual assault lawsuit. Telegraph.