New allegations concerning Prince Andrew have raised significant concerns and must be thoroughly investigated, according to a source from Buckingham Palace. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that they are actively examining claims that Andrew provided his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, with personal information for a smear campaign. These allegations have surfaced alongside the release of Ms. Giuffre’s memoirs, where she detailed attempts by Andrew’s team to harass her online. Despite the accusations, Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
In response to mounting scrutiny over his connections to Epstein and Ms. Giuffre’s accusations, Prince Andrew voluntarily relinquished his Duke of York title. A spokesperson from the Palace emphasized the seriousness of the new allegations and the need for proper examination.
Calls for further action have emerged, urging the Royal Family to support the formal removal of Andrew’s titles through parliamentary measures. While the Prime Minister’s office deferred the decision to the Palace initially, some Members of Parliament, like York Central Labour MP Rachael Maskell and SNP’s leader Stephen Flynn, have voiced strong support for legislative action to strip Andrew of his titles.
Following discussions with the Royal Family, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Andrew had decided to give up his Duke of York title. In a statement, he expressed his commitment to his family and country over continued distractions from his duties. He also declared his intention to forgo the use of his title and honors, standing by his denial of the allegations against him.