‘I’m sorry, mummy’: Prince Andrew quits royal life over Epstein ties

Prince Andrew has issued another statement seeking to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein. The two were close associates for nearly a decade as Epstein allegedly molested and manipulated young girls.

The UK's Prince Andrew rarely discusses his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking out, he said he cannot remember meeting the woman who claims she was forced to have sex with him as a teenager.

'I'm sorry, mummy': Prince Andrew quits royal life over Epstein ties

Virginia Roberts Giuffre has launched a legal case against the member of the British royal family. Prince Andrew had previously denied having sex with the then-teenager.

A judge in the United States rejected an attempt by British Prince Andrew to dismiss a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against him.

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The UK's Prince Andrew wants to face civil charges of sexual assault in front of a jury, his lawyers have said. The prince has been stripped of all military patronages and faces the court as a private person.