Rachael Maskell says ‘a lot of clarity’ needed over how Prince Andrew funded settlement of sexual abuse case
Why Prince Andrew is giving up his titles now – and what it means for the royal family
An MP has called on the royal family to explain how Prince Andrew funded a settlement in a sexual abuse case brought by Virginia Giuffre.
Rachael Maskell, who represents York Central, said “a lot of clarity” was needed regarding the reported £12m payment, made in 2022.
Maskell has long campaigned for Andrew to be stripped of his Duke of York title amid revelations about his relationship with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew announced on Friday he would no longer use the title but he will officially retain the dukedom, which can only be removed by an act of parliament.
