The family of Virginia Giuffre, the woman who settled a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit against Prince Andrew, has declared the Duke of York must never be allowed to reclaim his royal titles or return to public life.
This stern warning comes as the disgraced prince remains exiled from official royal duties, stripped of his military affiliations and royal patronages following the settlement of the lawsuit that rocked the monarchy.
A Permanent Exile from Royal Life
Sources close to the Giuffre family have made it clear they believe Andrew's removal from public life should be permanent. "The stripping of his titles wasn't just a temporary measure - it should mark the end of his royal career," a family representative stated.
The Duke's dramatic fall from grace began in earnest when he was stripped of his cherished military titles and royal patronages in 2022, shortly before settling the civil case brought by Ms Giuffre out of court for a reported £12 million.
The Epstein Connection That Brought Down a Prince
At the heart of the scandal lies Prince Andrew's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ms Giuffre alleged the financier trafficked her to have sex with Andrew when she was 17 - claims the prince has consistently denied.
The settlement, reached in February 2022, included a substantial donation to Ms Giuffre's charity supporting victims' rights, though it contained no admission of liability from the royal.
Life in the Royal Wilderness
Since his effective banishment from royal life, Andrew has maintained a low profile, residing at Royal Lodge in Windsor while being conspicuously absent from major royal events and engagements.
Palace insiders suggest there are no plans to reinstate the Duke to his former positions, with senior royals reportedly determined to protect the monarchy from further damage following the embarrassing scandal.
The Giuffre family's intervention serves as a powerful reminder that for many, Andrew's connection to the Epstein scandal remains an unforgivable breach of royal conduct that should permanently exclude him from representing the Crown.
