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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tony Jones

Duke of York in profile – from Falklands hero to controversial royal

The Duke of York’s civil sex case will be settled outside of court, meaning he is no longer facing a public trial and the monarchy will be saved some of the controversy surrounding it.

Andrew had been due to face a jury trial in the US following accusations of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre, until their lawyers reached an agreement “in principle” on Tuesday.

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