The Queen and Prince Charles put significant pressure on Prince Andrew to convince him to settle with case with Virginia Giuffre, sources claim.
By dodging a possibly explosive civil trial, it is hoped that the out-of-court deal - believed to be £12 million - will bring a halt to the scandal and prevent the Royal Family suffering any more damage from the fallout.
The Firm were especially eager for a settlement to be agreed so that the court case did not overshadow the Her Majesty's upcoming Platinum Jubilee.