Buckingham Palace has executed a significant alteration to historical court documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, formally striking Virginia Giuffre's name from the official records. The move has ignited fresh controversy surrounding the Royal Family's handling of sexual assault allegations against Prince Andrew.
The documents, which detail the settlement between Ms Giuffre and the Duke of York, have been modified to remove any direct reference to the accuser, effectively erasing her identity from the palace's official version of events. This development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the monarchy's transparency regarding the Epstein affair.
Royal Secrecy Under Scrutiny
Legal experts suggest this unprecedented revision of court papers represents a dramatic intervention by royal officials. The alteration appears designed to distance the institution from the damaging allegations that have plagued Prince Andrew since his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein became public knowledge.
Virginia Giuffre has consistently maintained that she was trafficked by Epstein to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17 years old - claims the Duke has repeatedly denied. The royal's subsequent settlement with Ms Giuffre, reportedly worth millions, failed to include any admission of guilt from the Queen's second son.
Transparency Questions Mount
The palace's decision to modify legal documents raises serious questions about accountability and transparency within the monarchy. Critics argue that rewriting historical records sets a dangerous precedent for how powerful institutions can manipulate official narratives.
This development occurs against the backdrop of King Charles's efforts to modernise the monarchy and restore public confidence following years of scandal. The persistent shadow of the Epstein association continues to challenge the Royal Family's carefully curated image.
As Buckingham Palace remains tight-lipped about the document alterations, public and media scrutiny intensifies regarding what other measures the institution might take to control the narrative around one of the most damaging episodes in recent royal history.
