Prince Andrew Under Police Investigation for Alleged Smear Campaign Against Virginia Giuffre
Prince Andrew faces police investigation for allegedly attempting to smear Virginia Giuffre in 2011, a development following his royal title removal due to Epstein ties.
Overview
King Charles III removed Prince Andrew's royal title due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein and renewed focus on allegations from Virginia Giuffre's memoir.
London's Metropolitan Police are investigating claims that Prince Andrew sought to smear Giuffre by checking her criminal record in 2011.
The Mail on Sunday alleged that the then-prince shared Giuffre's personal details with his taxpayer-funded bodyguard, prompting the current police inquiry.
British police previously found no evidence linking Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to an investigation of Giuffre by his bodyguard, taking no further action on that specific claim.
Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, settled a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre out of court in New York in 2022.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on reporting the Metropolitan Police's decision not to open a criminal investigation into claims against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. They provide factual background on the allegations, Giuffre's death, and Andrew's past legal and royal status, ensuring a comprehensive yet unbiased account of the developments.