‘His final disgrace’: how the papers covered Prince Andrew’s sexual abuse case settlement

Figures vary about the size of the deal, and some report it will mean a lifetime of exile from royal duties for the prince

Prince Andrew's decision to settle his sex assault case takes precedence on most of the front pages on Wednesday, with many papers reporting that the Duke was ordered by the Queen and Prince Charles to make a deal.

The out-of-court settlement in the US civil case means Andrew makes no admission of guilt over claims by Virginia Giuffre that he sexually assaulted her on three occasions when she was 17, allegations he has repeatedly denied. He had previously said he intended to fight to clear his name in court.