The shadow of Prince Andrew’s friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been hovering over the Royal Family for years now, but came to a head this week as he reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre.

Mutterings of the exact amount of the settlement, and who would be funding it, have been on the lips of the nation ever since.

Also, as news pages at home are filled with the bad judgment and connections of Princes Andrew and Charles, over in the US it’s their children putting out their own statements, with Princess Eugenie appearing in public alongside her favourite cousin Prince Harry.

The shadow of&nbsp;Prince Andrew&rsquo;s&nbsp;friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been hovering over the Royal Family for years now, but came to a head this week as he reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre.
Mutterings of the exact amount of the settlement, and who would be funding it, have been on the lips of the nation ever since.
Also, as news pages at home are filled with the bad judgment and connections of Princes Andrew and Charles, over in the US it&rsquo;s their children putting out their own statements, with Princess Eugenie appearing in public alongside her favourite cousin Prince Harry.

Palace Confidential is weekly royal podcast on the British royal family. Host Jo Elvin, editor of You magazine, speaks to a mix of the Mail's royal experts, celebrity columnists and former palace staff for a mix of exclusive news, sharp analysis and a look back at some fascinating moments in the House of Windsor's history.

Palace Confidential is weekly royal podcast on the British royal family. Host Jo Elvin, editor of You magazine, speaks to a mix of the Mail's royal experts, celebrity columnists and former palace staff for a mix of exclusive news, sharp analysis and a look back at some fascinating moments in the House of Windsor's history.

Advertisement