Relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most outspoken victims, thanked British authorities Thursday after the former Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday for suspected misconduct while in public office.
Giuffre said she was forced by the convicted sex offender and his aide, Ghislaine Maxwell — who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for child sex trafficking offences — to have sex with the disgraced royal when she was a teenager.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (his public name once he was stripped of his royal titles by his brother, King Charles III) has consistently denied Giuffre’s accusations.
“At last, today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty,” Giuffre’s siblings said in a statement.
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“On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the U.K.’s Thames Valley Police for their investigation, and the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor,” Sky and Amanda Roberts and Danny and Lanette Wilson said.
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“He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.”
Giuffre died by suicide in April 2025, shortly before the publication of her memoir, Nobody’s Girl. She was 41.
She alleged that Mountbatten-Windsor sexually assaulted her while she was underage.
Giuffre publicly shared her experiences in interviews and lawsuits for more than 16 years before her death, and said the book enabled her to tell her story “in a way that provides context where it has been sorely lacking.”
In a 2021 lawsuit filed in New York, Giuffre said the alleged assault by Mountbatten-Windsor was organized by Epstein, who she claimed trafficked her to the former prince on several occasions.
Mountbatten-Windsor denied the allegations but reached an out-of-court settlement with her in 2022.
Earlier this month, Thames Valley Police confirmed they were examining claims that Mountbatten-Windsor shared trade secrets with Epstein in 2010.
The department had previously said it was evaluating allegations that Epstein flew a young woman to the U.K. to have sex with Andrew the same year.
In a statement, King Charles expressed “his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.”
“While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police, we stand ready to support them as you would expect,” the palace continued.
On Thursday, Thames Valley Police said a man in his 60s from Norfolk, in eastern England, was arrested and remained in custody.
The force, which covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, did not identify the suspect — in line with standard procedures in Britain — but pointed to the statement when asked to confirm if Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested.
Maria Farmer, another survivor of Epstein and Maxwell’s abuse and the first known victim to report them to law enforcement, also issued a statement after Andrew’s arrest, in which she noted Giuffre’s leadership in bringing them to justice.
“Today is just the beginning of accountability and justice brought forth by Virginia Roberts Giuffre — a young mother who adored her daughter so deeply, she fought the most powerful on earth to protect her,” she said, the BBC reported.
“She did this for everyone’s daughters. Let’s now demand all the dominos of power and corruption begin to fall,” Farmer added.
Mountbatten-Windsor moved to King Charles’ estate in Norfolk after he was evicted from his longtime home near Windsor Castle earlier this month.
After the arrest, the King said the law must take its course in the investigation of his brother.
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation,” he said in a statement issued by Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
Virginia’s parents shouldn’t be speaking out. They let their daughter repeatedly go out of country at such a young age which led to repeated sexual encounters/abuse.
The rest of the victims are the same. Why the heck would you keep going back? Why didn’t family members question them or permit them to go all over the world??
Things just don’t add up.
As for removing Andrew from line of succession, I approve and also Prince Harry and his “2 children” need to be removed as well since they are no longer working Royals.
He was born a Prince
You Yanks are dumb compared to us Canadians and Brits. He was born a Prince
That is untruth he was never a Prince. You fools he was born one! You dumb Americans are so stupid compared to us Canadians and Brits.
What do you mean he was never a prince he was born one you fools!!!!
Did she get a settlement out of Court hearings?????? So if you can arrest Andrew them why can’t you arrest the president of the United States of America for his misconduct in office ….. video don’t lies …
Giuffre:
“Donald Trump was also a good friend of Jeffrey’s.” That part is true. It’s true that he didn’t partake in any sex with us, and – but it’s not true that he flirted with me. Donald Trump never flirted with me.
Did she accommodate Trump among others as well??
She has no room to talk.She may have been young but she loved the greenbacks & lifestyle!!
Will we be able to do the same in the USA?
Attention US Republicans and MAGA Cult Members: This is how it’s done in a society that respects the rule of law. The UK even holds members of it’s royal family accountable, while Trump continues to get a free pass. Completely disgusting.
So, this can take down a prince but Trump is untouchable?