A SEA Cadet commander accused of sexually abusing kids spent years mixing with dignitaries and was introduced to royals.

Peter Sherwin, who died in 2014 aged 67, allegedly used his position to access young teenagers who he subject to cruel and sadistic rituals.

The Sea Cadets have paid out over half a million pounds in out-of-court settlements to “survivors” who say they were abused by the regional lieutenant commander.

Sherwin, who died seven years ago from lung cancer, was introduced to Prince Andrew during a 2001 royal ceremony at TS Stirling in…