Prince Andrew is “seeking to make amends” after settling his sex abuse case, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said as he spoke of the importance of an “open and forgiving” society.
In an interview with ITV News, Justin Welby also said the Queen was “fully entitled” to have been accompanied by Andrew at the memorial service for Prince Philip in March.
The Archbishop said he recognised “there’s very deep feelings indeed” but added: “We have become a very unforgiving society”.
There has been much discussion around how many, if any, events Andrew will take part in at his mother’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Andrew, 62, agreed to settle the civil lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexually abusing her when she was a teenager. He denied the allegations.
