The family of Virginia Giuffre has expressed ‘disappointment’ over the Metropolitan Police’s decision not to pursue further investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, previously known as Prince Andrew.
Virginia Giuffre passed away by suicide at her residence in Australia in April 2023 at the age of 41. Prior to her death, she authored a book titled Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice.
Giuffre claimed she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein at 17 and alleged she was coerced into sexual acts with Andrew on three occasions, an accusation he has consistently refuted.
An article in the Mail from October suggested that Andrew attempted to discredit Giuffre by providing her social security number and birthdate to his bodyguard.
Andrew has dismissed these allegations.
Prompted by these claims, there were demands for the UK’s Metropolitan Police to initiate an inquiry.
Nonetheless, the police have stated they lack evidence to warrant a comprehensive investigation.
A Met Police spokesperson commented: “The Met remains committed to thoroughly assessing any new information that could assist in this matter.”
“To date, we have not received any additional evidence that would support reopening the investigation. In the absence of any further information, we will be taking no further action.”
“As with any other matter, should new and relevant information be brought to our attention, including in any information resulting from the release of material in the US, we will assess it.”
On Saturday, December 13, Giuffre’s family released a statement expressing their ‘deep disappointment’ with the recent outcome, alleging the claims were dismissed ‘without explanation and without speaking to us’.
“With the Epstein files about to be released by Congress since the passage of the Epstein Transparency Act, we are surprised that the Metropolitan Police didn’t wait to see what further evidence might appear,” they stated.
“While we have hailed the UK’s overall handling of the case of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor previously, today we feel justice has not been served.”
The family pledged to continue ‘challenging the system that protects abusers,’ emphasizing that: “Especially as more evidence comes to light that can hold people accountable.”
“Our sister Virginia, and all survivors, are owed this much.”
Andrew settled a civil sexual assault claim with Giuffre by paying her millions in 2022.