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Will Will.i.am come out in support of Prince Andrew?

The Duke of York is expected to host a private reception tonight at the World Economic Forum, in what will be his first public appearance since he was accused of abusing an under-age ‘sex slave’.

One question that remains, however, is which of the movers and shakers at the summit will choose to attend the Duke of York’s little soirée in light of the alleged scandal.

Mr S hears that photographers in Davos have been tipped off that Will.i.am will be present at the do. The singer and judge on the BBC’s The Voice is an old chum of the Prince, having worked closely together in the past on the Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award. The duo went so far as to host a tech party in London together last year.

However, while Will.i.am, who is a speaker at the event, has already been getting into the party spirit in Davos, he is remaining tight-lipped when it comes to Prince Andrew.

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