Overview
- Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl, published Tuesday, recounts abuse within Jeffrey Epstein’s network and alleges three encounters with Prince Andrew when she was 17; Giuffre died by suicide in April.
- Prince Andrew said on Oct. 17 he will stop using his titles and honors, including Duke of York, citing distraction to royal duties, though he remains a prince.
- The Metropolitan Police say they are actively investigating reports that in 2011 Andrew asked a royal protection officer to seek discrediting information about Giuffre.
- Leaked emails reported by UK media indicate Andrew stayed in contact with Epstein into February 2011, contradicting his prior account of ending the friendship earlier.
- Political and public pressure has grown to remove Andrew’s remaining honors and address his Royal Lodge residence, while several charities cut ties with Sarah Ferguson after emails praising Epstein surfaced.