The letter delivered to federal Judge Lewis Kaplan, a stipulation of dismissal of the action will be filed within 30 days. The sum is currently undisclosed.

“Prince Andrew intends to make a substantial donation to Ms. Giuffre’s charity in support of victims’ rights. Prince Andrew has never intended to malign Ms. Giuffre’s character, and he accepts that she has suffered both as an established victim of abuse and as a result of unfair public attacks.”

The civil complaint arose from the extensive and frightening charges leveled against Jeffrey Epstein. He was a wealthy sex offender who met a number of important individuals despite a shady past.

“It is known that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked countless young girls over many years,” the letter continues. “Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein and commends the bravery of Ms. Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others. He pledges to demonstrate his regret for his association with Epstein by supporting the fight against the evils of sex trafficking, and by supporting its victims.”

Giuffre said in her complaint that Epstein trafficked her and forced her to have intercourse with his associates. This is including Prince Andrew, despite the fact that Andrew was aware she was under the age of consent in the US. She claims Andrew sexually molested her on Epstein’s private island in the US Virgin Islands, at his Manhattan house, and at the home of his former lover Ghislaine Maxwell in London.

The prince, officially known as the Duke of York, has categorically refuted the allegations of abuse.

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The prince denied the claim saying he was not even in the United States on the alleged days. When pressed further his lawyers claimed that the prince was not able to identify witnesses to support the claim. His lawyers also argue that a deal was signed in 2009 that no charges will be filed after a settlement was paid.  Judge Lewis A Kaplan of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that the settlement was “ambiguous”. The prince’s name was not specifically stated in the agreement.

Buckingham Palace refused to comment on the matter. The palace released a statement saying “We would not comment on what is an ongoing legal matter.”

The lawsuit filed by Guiffre specifically identifies incidents occurring at Jeffry Epstein’s private island in US Virgin Islands, his mansion in Manhattan, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s residence in London. She stated the prince has assaulted her on these locations back in 2001.

The trial could proceed between September to December of 2022. This is if settlements are not reached after the depositions. The prince is set to face questions under oath by July 14. His defense lawyers are currently preparing to appeal the ruling of Judge Kaplan.

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