MPS Blocked From Investigating Whether Public Money Was Used To Fund Prince Andrew’s £12M Settlement
Officials are unable to investigate the source of funds for Prince Andrew’s multi-million pound out-of-court settlement with sexual abuse accuser Virginia Roberts.
The Daily Mail reports that Andrew is reportedly paying £12 million, around $16 million following his out-of-court agreement with Roberts, who sued the Queen’s son in New York for alleged sexual abuse claiming he trafficked her alongside his disgraced acquaintance Jeffery Epstein.
Reports note that it is unclear where the funds for Andrew are being sourced, and he must also pay £2million to Giuffre’s charity, which helps victims of sexual assault and trafficking.
“Raising an issue relating to the Royal Family in the House is fraught with difficulties,” said McDonald.
A Government rep also reportedly said, “The Sovereign Grant supports the monarch and certain members of the Royal Family in carrying out their official duties.”
“Prince Andrew stopped receiving support through the Sovereign Grant in 2019 when he ceased carrying out official duties.”