Ex-Prince Andrew called to testify in civil case, 1st 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.
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Ex-Prince Andrew called to testify in civil case, 1st 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 fami...
