By Adam Klasfeld Law  and Crime

Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre announced a “settlement in principle” on Tuesday that would put an abrupt end to a lawsuit alleging the embattled royal sexually abused her at the age of 17.

A letter announcing the deal states that the parties “anticipate filing a stipulation of dismissal of the case” in 30 days, attaching a lengthy statement as an exhibit.

“Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew have reached an out of court settlement. The parties will file a stipulated dismissal upon Ms. Giuffre’s receipt of the settlement (the sum of which is not being disclosed),” a statement attached as an exhibit reads. “Prince Andrew intends to make a substantial donation to Ms. Giuffre’s charity in support of victims’ rights.”

“Prince Andrew Regrets”

During the litigation, Andrew’s lawyer Andrew Brettler appeared to signal his readiness to attack Giuffre by painting her as someone who recruited for the scheme.

The prince retreated from those plans in his statement.

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