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Prince Andrew to 'keep' taxpayer-funded police bodyguards after security review

Prince Andrew will reportedly retain state-funded police bodyguards after reviewing security arrangements.

The Duke of York's Metropolitan Police and the Home Office security details stated that the Queen had stripped her younger son of military affiliation and royal support, and that his HRH (her His Highness) was evaluated after dismissing him. Title.

Virginia Giuffre filed a lawsuit against him in the United States, alleging that Jeffrey Epstein forced Epstein to have sex with Andrew three times when he was 17. This decision was made after

Andrew later agreed to a financial settlement with Ms. Giuffre. He has always vehemently denied his allegations.

The Duke of York pictured with two guards in London (

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The settlement was originally claimed to have cost £12 million, Last weekend it was reported that the contract between £2 was reduced. £3 million and his £5 million were negotiated by Andrew's lawyers.

The Daily Telegraph reported that the royal family and his VIP executive committee have concluded that Andrew is entitled to round-the-clock police protection. .

A personal protection officer accompanies him whenever he leaves home. Her 30-room royal lodge in Queen Windsor's mansion has a permanent security regime.

Virginia Giffle pictured next to Prince Andrew at age 17 (

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Royal duties are no longer assigned to Andrew. It is unknown how he currently spends his time, except for horseback riding and frequent visits to the Queen.

The taxpayer pays an estimated cost of £2m to his £3m per annum for police protection.

Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, lost taxpayer protection after an altercation in 2011.

Prince Charles is believed to have intervened after his brother's niece became upset as she traveled around the world on a gap year, resulting in huge security costs.

She paid for her hotel and her travel expenses herself, but the enormous security bills, including her overtime pay, came from taxpayers.

Princess Anne, Prince Edward,Sophie Wessex Nor is she a round-the-clock security guard.

They are guarded only by police protection officers while performing official duties and duties.

The Home Office and Metropolitan have been contacted for comment.

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