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| Duke 'unaware' of ex-wife meeting | Duke 'unaware' of ex-wife meeting |
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| The Duke of York has "categorically" denied knowledge of a meeting between his ex-wife and an undercover reporter. | The Duke of York has "categorically" denied knowledge of a meeting between his ex-wife and an undercover reporter. |
| Sarah Ferguson has apologised for her "serious lack of judgement" after newspaper claims she offered to sell access to UK trade envoy Prince Andrew. | Sarah Ferguson has apologised for her "serious lack of judgement" after newspaper claims she offered to sell access to UK trade envoy Prince Andrew. |
| Buckingham Palace said he had carried out his trade role with "complete and absolute propriety and integrity." | Buckingham Palace said he had carried out his trade role with "complete and absolute propriety and integrity." |
| The News of the World said the duchess had agreed to a £500,000 ($723,000) deal and accepted a $40,000 payment. | |
| In a statement, the Duchess of York said she was "sincerely sorry" for her actions and admitted her financial situation was "under stress". | |
| "I very deeply regret the situation and the embarrassment caused," she said. | |
| "It is true that my financial situation is under stress. However, that is no excuse for a serious lapse in judgement and I am very sorry that this has happened." | |
| She confirmed the Duke of York "was not aware or involved in any of the discussions that occurred". | |
| "The duke has made a significant contribution to his business role over the last 10 years and has always acted with complete integrity," she added. |