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Ex-Prince Andrew Summons to Testify in Civil Fraud Trial

The South China Morning Post reported that former Prince Andrew has been summoned to testify as a witness in a civil fraud trial, an event that is believed to be the first instance in over 150 years of a royal family member receiving such a summons.

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According to the South China Morning Post, former Prince Andrew has been called to serve as a witness in a civil fraud trial, which is reportedly the first time in over 150 years that a member of the royal family has received a witness summons, British media indicated on Wednesday.

The summons was issued after a judge at the High Court in London authorized the former prince, who is known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, to be called to testify regarding payments he allegedly received from the parties involved in the case.

However, the South China Morning Post noted that Mountbatten-Windsor might seek to have the summons dismissed, meaning there is no certainty that he will provide testimony.