Prince Andrew and Queen ElizabethPhoto: Gettyimage
A few hours after it was announced that Prince Andrew Reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia JuperaOne of the complainants in the case Jeffrey EpsteinThe Daily Mail website reports that Andrew’s mother, Queen Elizabeth, Will have to pay part of the set amount. The amount stands at £ 12 million.
It was further reported that the main purpose behind Elizabeth’s participation in the payment of the arrangement is to end with the issue of Andrew’s sexual offenses scandal before the celebrations of her 70th birthday, which are expected to take place this coming June. Prince Andrew will be banned from taking part in the jubilee celebrations.
“Virginia Joffre and Prince Andrew have reached an out-of-court settlement. Prince Andrew intends to make a significant contribution to Mrs. Joffre’s charity in support of the victims’ rights,” the documents submitted to the court read. “Prince Andrew never intended to defame Mrs. Joffre and he understands that she suffered – both as a victim of abuse and as a result of unfair public attacks. It is well known that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked countless young girls for many years. Prince Andrew regrets his relationship with Epstein and praises ” An acquaintance of the prince told Mail Online that no statement other than that written in the court documents would be given.
Changed his position: from denial to reaching an agreementPhoto: Gettyimage
The settlement between the two sides comes a few weeks after the prince announced he would appeal Jupra’s lawsuit, accusing him of forcing her to have sex with him when she was 17. She claims the prince knew she was a minor when he forced himself on her on several occasions at Epstein’s mansion. Managed to end his life) in New York. “Prince Andrew’s wealth, power, status and connections allowed him to abuse a frightened and vulnerable girl whom no one had defended. He should have been prosecuted for his actions long ago,” the lawsuit said.
And yet, although he swore and repeatedly promised that he would fight for his innocence – the prince agreed to pay a huge sum in order to close the case and the affair before reaching the decision of the jury. Although the amount decided on has been kept secret – informed sources said that the arrangement itself is expected to cost Andrew £ 7.5 million, and legal expenses are expected to cost a few more £ 1 million. In total, according to estimates, this is an amount of £ 12 million.
“Prince Andrew quickly moved from a position of denial in force to a settlement. The affair began to come out and Andrew knew what the case against him consisted of,” said a source familiar with the case, adding: sulphate”.
“This is a great day,” he announced last night (Tuesday). David Boys, Jupra’s lawyer, adding: “Virginia was thrilled when we told her about the terms set. It all happened over the last two days, it was pretty quick and I’m not sure what changed on Andrew’s side. Virginia is expected to get the money within 30 “I can not comment on the amount or conditions set, but it is definitely a good day.” It should be noted that Jupra’s lawyer has taken over the handling of the Kfar Bono affair and it is not yet clear whether he will demand payment from the prince for some of the expenses.
“Great day for her.” Virginia JuperaPhoto: AP
Last January, a day after a court refused to dismiss the civil lawsuit in which he was charged with sexual assault, Buckingham Palace announced that the prince would return his military titles to his mother, Queen Elizabeth. “The Duke of York will continue not to take on any public office and will continue to defend himself in this case as a private citizen,” the palace said in a statement.
An internal source told Reuters that, among other things, this meant that the prince would no longer be called “His Majesty” and that his royal duties would pass to the rest of the family.
Shame on the palacePhoto: Gettyimage