When word began to circulate that Prince Andrew had been involved in the nefarious acts of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, it seemed as though the world stood still. Many sought answers as to Andrew's involvement, friendship with Epstein, and acts he took in violation of a minor who had been trafficked. Amid the troubling allegations, Andrew maintained his innocence to the doubt of the public, and the queen took steps to strip him of his military titles. With such acts, Andrew all but disappeared from public life.
While citizens and world at large made up their minds about Andrew and his behavior fairly quickly, Sarah Ferguson stunned many when she stood by her ex-husband, defending his character publicly. In an interview with People, Fergie highlighted Andrew's role as father to their two daughters and doubled down on her perspective, sharing, "Whatever challenges he has, I will stand firm to the co-parenters that we are together ... I believe that he's a kind, good man, and he's been a fabulous father to the girls."
As noted by Time Magazine, Andrew settled with the then-minor in question, Virginia Giuffre, to the tune of $16 million.
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