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Ex-prince Andrew, brother of King Charles, has been summoned as a witness in a civil fraud trial, marking the first time in 156 years that a UK royal has received such a legal request. The High Court in London authorized this summons following allegations that Andrew received payments from parties involved in the case. While he may still challenge and potentially avoid testifying, his involvement highlights unprecedented legal scrutiny of a former member of the British royal family.

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The former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been summoned to testify as a witness in a civil fraud trial, marking the first time in over 150 years that a member of the British royal family has received such a summons. The High Court in London granted permission last month for his testimony regarding alleged payments he received from parties involved in the case. While there is no guarantee Mountbatten-Windsor will testify as he may apply to have the summons set aside, this unprecedented legal action underscores the ongoing controversy surrounding him.

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Ex-prince Andrew becomes first UK royal in 156 years to get witness summons There is no guarantee that the younger brother of King Charles will testify in the civil fraud trial 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.

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The summons comes after a judge at the High Court in London gave the green light last month for the former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, to be called to testify about payments he allegedly received from the parties in the case. uncertain

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Mountbatten-Windsor may apply to have the summons set aside, so there is no guarantee he will testify. uncertain

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

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