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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tony Jones

Andrew’s civil sex trial threatens monarchy, says leading lawyer

PA Wire

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be “overshadowed” by the Duke of York’s civil sex trial and lead to questions about the “relevancy” of the royal family, a leading lawyer has said.

Media lawyer Mark Stephens said Andrew would also face detailed questions of a sexual nature when he gives evidence, whether in person or via video link, in the jury trial expected towards the end of the year.

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