Andrew ‘agrees to never again deny he raped Virginia Giuffre’

Andrew has agreed to never again repeat his denials over Virginia Giuffre’s claims he raped her as part of their out of court settlement, it was reported last night.

The shamed duke, 61, has spared himself a humiliating court showdown by agreeing a ­payout of up to £12million to settle his sexual abuse lawsuit.

But as part of a gagging clause in the settlement, Andrew is prevented from repeating his claims he has no recollection of meeting his accuser and has agreed to never again deny claims he sexually abused her, reports the Telegraph.

In an infamous Newsnight interview with the BBC’s Emily Maitlis in November 2019, Andrew denied claims that he slept with Ms Giuffre and said he had “no recollection” of ever meeting her.

He also said he has no memory of the well-known photograph of him with his arm around Ms Giuffre’s waist at Ghislaine Maxwell’s house, and has questioned whether it was his own hand in the image.

Queen says ‘I can’t move very well’ in first meet & greet

The Queen said she “can’t move” as she was seen in person for the first time since her Covid scare and Andrew’s court settlement.

The monarch, 95, used a cane as she met with the incoming Defence Services Secretary Major General Eldon Millar, as well as his predecessor Rear Admiral James Macleod, at Windsor Castle.

It’s understood she was feeling a little stiff, rather than being injured or unwell.

During the audience, she was heard saying cheerily: “I’m here!

“I thought you might have just stayed in there for ages. Good morning.”

Asked how she is, the Queen, pointing to her left leg or foot, responded: “Well, as you can see, I can’t move.”

Rear Admiral Macleod replied: “Well, many congratulations on the start of your Jubilee year.”

Meghan one of many that no longer need to take the stand

Prince Andrew’s settlement now means that key royals will no longer need to take the stand including Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice and Meghan Markle.

Beatrice could have had to testify about a trip to Pizza Express in Woking.

Andrew said the trip happened the same night a witness saw him dancing with Ms ­Giuffre at Tramp nightclub in London – hours before the royal allegedly had sex with the teen.

Eugenie could also have faced a subpoena from US lawyer David Boies in a bid to cast doubt on the Pizza Express alibi.

The third royal who could have faced the witness box was Meghan Markle.

Mr Boies reportedly believed the Duchess of Sussex has “important knowledge” and can be relied on to “tell the truth” about the royal’s behaviour.

‘He’s saving these opinions for that book’

It’s understood the Duke of Sussex accepted a £14.5million advance for the book. He will reportedly donate the profits to charity.

Announcing the deal, the royal vowed to write a “wholly truthful” account, “not as the prince I was born, but as the man I have become”.

But he’s faced criticism for his decision to release the memoir during his grandmother’s Platinum Jubilee year.

And now a slew of experts say he could well be reserving his opinions on Camilla for the tome.

Sarah Robertson told GB News earlier this week: “He’s got a £20m book deal, so he’s obviously got to deliver something that’s going to make people want to go out and buy it.

“This book was signed on the premise that he does talk about personal memoirs, family arrangements, things that have affected him in his life growing up, things he’s been witness to.

“He’s saving these opinions for that book.”

Andrew will use loan from Queen & Charles to pay £12m

Andrew will use a family LOAN to fund his £12million financial settlement after Charles persuaded his disgraced brother to pay off his sex abuse accuser.

The Prince of Wales ordered the disgraced Duke of York to “shut it down” and pay up fearing his upcoming video witness statement with Virginia Roberts Giuffre‘s lawyers would be a “car crash”.

Royal sources say the heir to the throne met with the Queen last Tuesday at Windsor Castle and then wrote to his younger sibling urging him to “see sense”.

They feared Andy would be “skewered” by Virginia’s lawyer David Boies as he was by Emily Maitlis in his awful Newsnight interview in November 2019 which caused him to step down from public duty.

The cash-strapped Duke of York, 61, is still waiting for the proceeds of his £17million Swiss chalet – with the sale expected to be completed “within weeks”, according to sources close to the prince.

It means Charles, 73, and the Queen, 95, will instead dip into their personal funds to make sure Andrew can make the settlement and charitable donation before the deadline on March 17.

Meghan dubbed ‘ungrateful’ by Camilla (Continued…)

Royal expert Tom Bower went on to say: “She found it hard to believe that Meghan would sacrifice her career and independence to serve silently as a team player devoted to the monarchy.

“But, as in all her conduct, Camilla remained tight-lipped. While watching Charles painfully believe that Harry was intent on publicly humiliating him, Camilla undoubtedly provided the comfort and good advice to reassure her husband that he had done the best he could.

“She could comfort him that while his authority is challenged by the Sussex’s, he would emerge victorious.

“During those inevitably endless, tortured and inconclusive conversations, Camilla is the sort who would refer to Meghan as ‘that minx’ — the self-seeking trouble- maker whose antics will always end in tears.”

Meghan dubbed ‘ungrateful’ by Camilla

Meghan Markle was labelled “that minx” as well as “ungrateful” by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, a royal biographer has claimed.

Royal expert Tom Bower has suggested the two Duchesses never got on.

“Perhaps the Sussexes’ deafening silence is Meghan’s way of declaring war,” Mr Bower said.

“It is believed that she has never liked Camilla, and I am sure the feelings are reciprocated.

“From the outset, Camilla was suspicious about the adventuress from Los Angeles.”

Princess Eugenie could ‘bring Harry back into fold’

According to a royal commentator, Princess Eugenie could help heal the rift between Prince Harry and the Windsors, swiping the role of “peacemaker” from Kate Middleton.

Most recently, Harry and Eugenie were spotted at the Super Bowl, as Princess Eugenie ‘first Royal to get to meet Lilibet’.

Royal expert Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: “Hopefully, Eugenie can be the peacemaker.

“I’m absolutely certain Eugenie and Harry are still as close.

“I think we all thought Kate would be the peacemaker, certainly at the funeral of Philip when she was engineering a chat between Harry and William.

“But I think if there is a peacemaker, it will be Eugenie.”

Sussex fan fury at thought Queen may ‘bring Andrew back’

SUSSEX fans are furious at the thought that the Queen could “slowly bring Prince Andrew back into the fold” ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations later this year.

Many royal watchers have hit out at the possibility of Andrew returning to public life following the Duke and Ms Giuffre’s out-of-court settlement.

One Sussex fan questioned: “How long until the Royal Family slowly bring #PrinceAndrew back into the fold?

“Will Prince Andrew be on the balcony in June? Let’s wait and see.”

Another person said: “Of course he will…. they are shameless.”

And a third added: “That’s what I was thinking, disgusting.”

Harry visited Rams locker room to surprise Meghan

Prince Harry visited Los Angeles Rams locker room following their victory against Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday, with The Rams sharing a picture of the Duke with caption, “Feelin’ like royalty.”

Commenting on the photos of Prince Harry, some fans viewed the Duke’s visit to team’s locker room as a surprise for Meghan Markle, who was born and raised in Los Angeles.

One fan wrote: “It’s wonderful to see Prince Harry’s adopted country of America embrace him with so much love.”

Another said: “The way the USA 🇺🇸 have taken to Diana’s heir, Prince Harry is worth applauding!!!👏. Thank u US! His LA wife was never given the same loving acceptance in the UK.

Prince Harry’s private nickname

Last year, Meghan, 40, let her pet name for Harry, 37, slip out during a TV appearance, leading to the royal being mocked mercilessly by one of his celebrity friends. 

The moment occurred during Harry’s appearance on the Late Late Show with James Corden, when the pals took a tour bus round LA.

When the mum-of-two spotted Harry in the background, she asked: “Haz, how is your tour of LA going?”

Harry jokingly branded Corden “the worst tour guide in LA”.

The Brit TV host then teased the royal over the moniker, saying: “Haz, oh Haz, I didn’t know we were calling you Haz now?”

Harry responded: “Well you’re not my wife.”

And it’s not the only nickname Meghan has for Harry.

Meanwhile, Harry is said to call Meghan “Meg.”

Meghan’s ‘controlling’ signals on Prince Harry

The Duchess of Sussex is said to give away signs when she is impatient to move on, claims Jesus Enrique Rosas, who runs the YouTube channel Body Language Guy.

He analysed a clip of Meghan and Harry at a public engagement to highlight his point.

Jesus explained: “Meghan and Harry were attending the Wellchild Awards back in 2019, and they were talking to some of the families attending.

“And I think this was the last family they were talking to because they were sitting along a wall, and this was at the far corner, and in fact, it was the end of the video.

“But Harry was still talking to them, in a quite engaging way, and then Meghan just stands up and literally, and silently commands Harry to stop and stand up just using her body language.

“And this is not the only time she’s been caught in camera interrupting Harry out cold.”

Harry’s upcoming memoir has sparked Palace fears

PRINCE Harry’s upcoming memoir has sparked Palace fears that he might “lay into” his stepmother Camila, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.

Harry’s stoney silence following the Queen’s announcement Camila will be Queen Consort has further added to the “real concerns” about what the book will divulge.

Speaking about the book, which is due to be released later this year as the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, a close source said: “It has been a worry for sometime because of what happened on the Oprah interview.

“Now they are bracing themselves for some highly critical content about Camila and the way she was introduced into both Harry and William’s lives following their mother’s death.

“Harry has, in the past, spoken about his affection for Camila but as he has gotten older he has grown even more protective of his mother and her memory.

“The absence of any public congratulation from him and Meghan is being heard very loudly.

“It is leading to real concerns that he could lay into both Camila and Charles and the way things were handled after Diana passed.”

Camilla’s ‘cruel nickname’ for Meghan

Royal biographer Tom Bower has claimed that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has always been “suspicious” of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s dedication to her royal duties.

Royal biographer Tom Bower claims that Camilla would often refer to Meghan as “that minx” – the name given to someone who is highly flirtatious, cunning and in all, can’t be trusted.

Following Megxit and stepping down as senior royals in January 2020, the Duke and Duchess moved to California, where they have been working on separate projects to become financially independent.

Expert believes Meghan’s apparent dislike for Camilla could be down to Harry

Part of the reason could be down to Prince Harry still blaming her for “wrecking his parents’ marriage” – but the two women are also different in almost every way imaginable, Mr Bower said.

Royal expert Tom Bower said: “Camilla epitomises the best and — perhaps — the worst characteristics of a practical, solid English upper middle-class woman.

“Under-educated, expert as a horsewoman, a poor cook, keen to do good with lots of old friends, she is grounded and not grand.

“As is customary in her circle, she is a no-nonsense, self-deprecating, plain speaker with a good sense of humour but critically, when necessary, displays a stiff upper-lip.

“As expected, the difference between the Cotswolds and California means that Meghan is in every way the complete opposite.

“As a pace-setting, politically correct woke feminist, a supporter of Black Lives Matter, Meghan has nothing to talk about with Camilla.”

Helen Mirren confessed true feelings about Meghan

HELEN MIRREN let slip her true feelings about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in the aftermath of them stepping back as senior members of the Royal Family.

Speaking to Variety in 2020, she said she “applauds” the decision of the royal couple.

She said: “I think their instincts are absolutely right, and I applaud them for it. Hugely actually. Of course, it is complicated.

“Meghan Markle was a fantastic addition to the Royal Family — charming, did everything right, was gracious, was sweet-natured, and seemed to be… Wow! What a lovely addition!.”

She added that Meghan “didn’t seem to be neurotic”.

Helen continued: “So, I think it is a loss in a way, but at the same time I think their instincts are absolutely correct.

“And I think it will all, hopefully, sort itself out, and the tabloid pearl-clutchers will get over their trauma at not having someone to attack all the time.”

Eugenie ‘first Royal to get to meet Lilibet’

PRINCESS Eugenie is likely the first royal to meet Harry and Meghan’s daughter Lilibet.

The 31-year-old flew from Windsor to California to visit the Sussexes after they dramatically ditched royal life two years ago.

Harry has made a handful of trips to the UK in that time, but he has always done so without his wife and children.

It means not even the Queen has met her great-granddaughter, with whom she shares a name.

But on Sunday night Eugenie was spotted making a surprise trip to see her cousin in the States.

The pair – who are famously very good pals – were snapped enjoying the Super Bowl in a private box at LA’s SoFi Stadium.

She is understood to be the first member of the Firm to make the 5,500-mile trip since the couple quit royal life in a bid for more privacy, highlighting their friendship.

And Eugenie is likely staying at Harry and Meghan’s multi-million dollar Montecito mansion, giving her the perfect opportunity to meet little Lilibet.

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Meghan ‘has no intention of returning to UK’

The Duchess of Sussex is said to have “no intention” of returning to the UK where she is “no longer welcome” as she simply “doesn’t care” what Brits think.

Writing in The Sun, Tom Bower said: “At the moment, Meghan’s ultimate destination is unclear, but she certainly has the backing to make a bid to star as an American politician.

“In parallel, Britain is a lost cause for the Sussexes.

“In truth, I suspect Meghan no longer cares whether she is welcome in London.

“She has no intention of returning.”

Family could be staying with Harry & Meghan

Royal expert Jennie Bond has suggested Princess Eugenie and Jack could be staying with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in California.

Royal expert Ms Bond said: “I think Eugenie and Harry have probably been in touch with each other throughout this whole crisis.

“This may not even be his first meeting, it’s interesting they were willing to be seen in public together.”

She added: “It could be that [Eugenie and Jack] are staying with Harry and Meghan.

“It can only be a positive thing.”

Fans views on Meg’s reported decision not to return to UK

While some Sussex fans are fully behind Meghan Markle’s reported decision not to return to the UK, others are celebrating her choice, saying they’re ‘okay’ with her never coming back.

Twitter user have appeared sympathised with Ms Markle, with one saying: “Don’t blame her one bit.”

However, other users appeared more grateful that she might not return.

One  said: “I think the UK is okay with that!”

Another wrote: “I don’t think UK wants her back anyway”.

Camilla’s ‘cruel nickname’ for Meghan

Royal biographer Tom Bower has claimed that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has always been “suspicious” of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s dedication to her royal duties.

Royal biographer Tom Bower claims that Camilla would often refer to Meghan as “that minx” – the name given to someone who is highly flirtatious, cunning and in all, can’t be trusted.

Following Megxit and stepping down as senior royals in January 2020, the Duke and Duchess moved to California, where they have been working on separate projects to become financially independent.

BBC’s royal correspondent sparked backlash

The BBC’s royal correspondent sparked backlash when he suggested Andrew could return to public life by becoming a campaigner against sex trafficking.

Speaking on live TV, Nicholas Witchell said: “What of Andrew’s future, could there possibly be a route back to a public role. I have to say it’s hard right now to see one.

“He’s been shown to have such poor judgement, such poor choice of friends and the brutal fact is would anyone actually want him?

“Would any charities or regiments want to be associated with him after all of this? After all, there is no admission of liability.

“Perhaps the answer is as he says at the end of this statement, to pledge to support the fight against the evils of sex trafficking and by supporting its victims.

“Perhaps that offers the best or only route back for him.”