Buckingham Palace acknowledges that the recent accusations against Prince Andrew are of significant concern and warrant proper investigation, according to a palace insider. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed an active inquiry into allegations that Prince Andrew shared personal information of his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, with his bodyguard for a smear campaign.
The scrutiny intensified with the release of Ms. Giuffre’s posthumous memoirs, detailing attempts by Prince Andrew’s team to engage “internet trolls” to harass her. Despite consistent denials of any sexual involvement with Ms. Giuffre, Prince Andrew relinquished his Duke of York title amid mounting focus on his association with Epstein and Ms. Giuffre’s claims.
A palace source emphasized the gravity of the situation, citing the broader allegations and underlying issues that necessitate thorough examination. Calls are escalating for the Royal Family to support the formal removal of Andrew’s dukedom through parliamentary action.
The Prime Minister’s spokesperson deferred the decision on legislation to the palace, indicating support for the King’s discretion regarding Andrew’s titles. Members of Parliament including York Central Labour MP Rachael Maskell and SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn advocate for parliamentary intervention to strip Andrew of his titles, expressing public outrage.
In a recent development, Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince Andrew’s voluntary relinquishment of the Duke of York title following consultations with the Royal Family. In a statement, Prince Andrew expressed his decision to step back from public life to avoid further distractions and affirmed his denial of the accusations against him.