Dai Davies, the former head of protection for the Royal Family, has urged for Prince Andrew to be investigated by the police in response to allegations made by Virginia Giuffre. Davies emphasized the need for a thorough inquiry and potential questioning of Andrew regarding the accusations, which the prince has consistently denied.
Virginia’s brother, Sky Roberts, echoed the call for a police investigation, expressing a desire for justice and accountability. He highlighted the family’s mixed emotions following the decision to strip Andrew of his title and residence, emphasizing the importance of seeking further justice for Virginia.
Acknowledging King Charles’ support for abuse survivors, Roberts expressed gratitude and a willingness to share his sister’s story with the palace. He praised Virginia for her courage in confronting a prince and expressed pride in her actions.
Despite the positive developments, Roberts stressed that removing Andrew’s prince title was insufficient, advocating for stronger consequences, including potential legal repercussions. Meanwhile, Davies also emphasized the need for scrutiny of Andrew’s past conduct as a trade envoy and called for investigations into the handling of the case by law enforcement and prosecution authorities.
The Metropolitan Police has initiated inquiries into allegations that Andrew sought to discredit Virginia through a smear campaign, adding to the mounting pressure on the Royal Family regarding Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein. Virginia has accused Andrew of sexual misconduct on multiple occasions, including incidents at various locations, alleging that Andrew displayed a sense of entitlement in his actions towards her.
Andrew’s denial of the allegations led to an out-of-court settlement with Virginia, with no admission of liability. However, subsequent revelations of continued contact with Epstein prompted the decision to strip Andrew of his prince title. Gloria Allred, representing Epstein’s victims, called for Andrew to cooperate with US investigators under oath, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice for survivors.