Virginia Giuffre’s family expressed satisfaction, stating that she has achieved a victory by playing a key role in the removal of Prince Andrew’s royal titles. In a statement to the BBC, her brother Skye Roberts and sister-in-law Amanda emphasized the impact of Giuffre’s courage and truth, highlighting her relentless pursuit of accountability for the sexual assault she experienced as a child. The family vowed to continue supporting Giuffre and other survivors in seeking justice against individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The decision to strip Andrew of his titles came after increased scrutiny of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite Andrew’s consistent denial of the allegations, Sigrid McCawley, Virginia Giuffre’s lawyer during her legal case against Prince Andrew, described the royal title removal as a significant moment prompted by Giuffre’s bravery and determination. McCawley emphasized the importance of believing and supporting abuse survivors.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King has officially started the process of revoking all royal titles and honors from Andrew, including his title of ‘prince’. Additionally, Andrew will be required to vacate the Royal Lodge, where he resided with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. The decision was influenced by public outrage over Andrew’s minimal rent payments for the property over two decades.
Following the title removal, it is expected that Andrew will relocate to a residence on the private Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, funded privately by King Charles. As the royal family addresses the lapses in judgment associated with Andrew’s actions, the Mirror has introduced a Royal WhatsApp community to provide the latest updates and exclusive news about the British royal family. Members can join the community by following a provided link and have access to special offers and promotions. Buckingham Palace reiterated its support for abuse victims amid these developments.
