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Prince Andrew summoned to testify in UK civil fraud trial

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Prince Andrew has been summoned to testify as a witness in a civil fraud trial, a rare occurrence for a member of the British royal family. The summons, issued by the High Court in London, relates to alleged payments received by the former prince. It is uncertain whether Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, will comply with the summons, as he may seek to have it set aside. AI

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Prince Andrew summoned to testify in UK civil fraud trial

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Ex-prince Andrew becomes first UK royal in 156 years to get witness summons

    The former prince Andrew has been called to testify as a witness in a civil fraud trial, marking what is believed to be the first time in more than 150 years that a member of the royal family has received a witness summons, British media reported on Wednesday. The summons comes a…

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