Prince Andrew is under investigation by the UK police for allegedly directing his bodyguard to obtain Virginia Giuffre‘s personal details. This comes after a damaging 2011 photo surfaced, showing Andrew with the then-underage Giuffre.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are “actively looking into the claims,” prompted by leaked emails published on October 19, 2025. The investigation is a significant development in the long fight for justice against royal impunity.
Prince Andrew allegedly emailed his taxpayer-funded bodyguard Giuffre‘s date of birth and Social Security number, suggesting she might have a U.S. criminal record—hours before the 2011 photo was released. However, Giuffre‘s family confirmed she had no criminal record after her death by suicide in April 2025 at age 41.
The Epstein-Andrew emails contradict Andrew’s claim of no contact post-2010. The recent investigation follows leaked 2011 Epstein-Andrew emails and Andrew’s decision to relinquish his royal titles and honors, citing distraction to King Charles and the family.
Giuffre‘s family stated, “This moment serves as victory for Virginia, who consistently maintained, ‘He knows what happened, I know what happened, and there’s only one of us telling the truth, and I know that’s me.'” They hope that the days of impunity for the powerful are over, and protection for predators will no longer be tolerated.
For more information on this case, you can read the full report on the investigation into Prince Andrew. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said, “It’s absolutely not the way that close protection officers should be used.”
Prince Andrew settled Giuffre‘s 2021 U.S. sexual abuse lawsuit out-of-court in 2022, paying an undisclosed sum without admitting liability. The recent developments highlight the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability in cases involving royal figures and powerful individuals. more news from the World category
