Prince Andrew Allegedly Asked Police to Uncover Dirt on Virginia Giuffre
The Metropolitan Police in London are investigating allegations surrounding Prince Andrew and his involvement with an officer linked to him as a bodyguard. Reports state that in 2011, Prince Andrew reportedly requested this officer to gather damaging information on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault.
Prince Andrew’s Controversial Request to Police
According to a report by the Mail on Sunday, Prince Andrew provided personal details of Giuffre, including her date of birth and social security number. This was allegedly done just as the newspaper was set to publish a photo of Giuffre meeting the prince for the first time. It remains unclear whether the police officer acted on this request. Giuffre’s family has claimed that she does not have a criminal record.
Resignation from Royal Duties
This revelation follows Buckingham Palace’s announcement regarding Prince Andrew’s decision to relinquish his title as Duke of York. This decision came after emails surfaced indicating that Andrew maintained communication with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than previously acknowledged.
Statements from Prince Andrew and Giuffre’s Family
- Prince Andrew stated, “The continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family.”
- Virginia Giuffre, who passed away in April, accused Andrew of forcing her into sexual acts when she was 17 years old.
- Giuffre claimed she was trafficked to Andrew by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, ultimately leading to a 2022 out-of-court settlement.
Giuffre’s family expressed that Andrew’s resignation from royal titles constitutes “vindication for our sister and survivors everywhere.” They have called upon King Charles to revoke Andrew’s title of prince as a further step toward accountability.
Ongoing Scrutiny and Public Response
The emergence of these emails has intensified scrutiny of the House of Windsor. Since November 2019, there has been a concerted effort to distance the monarchy from Andrew’s controversies, following a disastrous interview where he failed to effectively address allegations against him.
During this interview, he asserted he had ceased contact with Epstein in 2010, contradicting evidence that surfaced later.
Official Reactions
British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband condemned the reported actions of Prince Andrew, emphasizing that police officers should not become embroiled in personal smear campaigns. Miliband stated, “These are deeply concerning allegations” and highlighted the importance of examining the underlying substance of such claims.
Despite the mounting accusations, Andrew continues to deny all claims against him while stepping back from several royal recognitions, including prestigious honors.
