The family of Virginia Giuffre has responded to King Charles’s decision to strip Prince Andrew of his royal titles with a mixture of relief and continued demand for justice. The move, which included eviction from Royal Lodge, follows years of intense scrutiny surrounding Andrew’s association with the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, has lost his Duke of York title, a symbolic but significant consequence of the allegations. This action arrives months after Giuffre’s tragic death earlier this year, a loss that has fueled her family’s determination to see accountability served.
In a powerfully worded statement, the family hailed the King’s decision as a “victory” for Virginia, emphasizing her courage in speaking truth to power. They described how an ordinary girl challenged a British prince, refusing to be silenced by abuse and fighting for recognition of the harm inflicted upon her and countless others.
Giuffre’s posthumously released memoir, a deeply personal account of her experiences, has reignited public interest in the allegations against Prince Andrew. The book details her first encounter with Andrew in 2001, at the London home of Ghislaine Maxwell, when she was just seventeen years old.
The memoir recounts a chilling directive allegedly given by Maxwell: “When we get home, you are to do for him what you do for Jeffrey.” Giuffre described Andrew as entitled, acting as if sexual access was his due. These revelations paint a disturbing picture of power dynamics and exploitation.
The family’s statement made clear that Virginia’s fight does not end with this single step. Alongside “survivor sisters,” they vow to continue pursuing accountability for all those connected to Epstein and Maxwell, refusing to rest until justice is fully served.
Virginia’s brother, Sky Roberts, has publicly called for a full investigation into Prince Andrew’s conduct. He urged King Charles to pressure the U.S. government to release the complete Epstein files, believing they hold crucial evidence for prosecuting those involved.
Buckingham Palace stated that the actions taken against Prince Andrew were “necessary” given his long-standing links to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Despite these developments, Andrew continues to deny any wrongdoing.
It’s important to remember that in 2022, Prince Andrew reached a multimillion-dollar out-of-court settlement with Giuffre to resolve a civil sexual assault case brought against him. This settlement, however, did not constitute an admission of guilt, leaving many questions unanswered.
The unfolding events represent a continuing struggle for justice and a stark reminder of the devastating impact of sexual abuse. Virginia Giuffre’s legacy, as her family asserts, is one of unwavering courage and a relentless pursuit of accountability.
