London’s Metropolitan Police have concluded a review into allegations surrounding Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre, finding no evidence to support claims he requested a bodyguard investigate her background.
The inquiry stemmed from media reports suggesting the former prince, in 2011, allegedly provided a bodyguard with Giuffre’s personal information – her date of birth and social security number – with the intent of discrediting her.
Investigators meticulously assessed these claims, focusing on whether a criminal act or misconduct had occurred. Their assessment, however, yielded no new evidence to substantiate the allegations.
Central Specialist Crime Commander Ella Marriott stated the force would not initiate a criminal investigation at this time, emphasizing their commitment to reviewing any future information that might emerge.
The investigation unfolded against a backdrop of renewed scrutiny following the death of Virginia Giuffre earlier this year. She had tragically taken her own life in April.
Giuffre publicly accused Prince Andrew of sexual exploitation, alleging abuse within Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network during the early 2000s, when she was a teenager. These accusations deeply impacted her life and fueled years of legal battles.
Prince Andrew settled a civil lawsuit filed by Giuffre in New York in 2022, acknowledging her suffering as a victim of sex trafficking without admitting wrongdoing. The settlement did little to quell the controversy surrounding his association with Epstein.
Just last month, King Charles III formally removed Andrew from his royal duties and stripped him of his title, a decision prompted by the resurfacing of details regarding his relationship with Epstein and the publication of Giuffre’s posthumous memoir.
The Metropolitan Police reiterated their sympathy for Giuffre’s family and friends, acknowledging the profound loss caused by her death and the enduring impact of the allegations she made.
