LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: The controversy surrounding Prince Andrew has intensified as British police launched an inquiry into claims that the Duke of York tried to use law enforcement to discredit his accuser, Virginia Giuffre. Reports suggest the prince allegedly instructed one of his taxpayer-funded protection officers to obtain Giuffre’s personal details, including her date of birth and U.S. Social Security number, in a bid to undermine her credibility.
The allegations, dating back to 2011, emerged just before a now-famous photo of Prince Andrew with Giuffre was made public. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are “assessing the information” and reviewing whether any misconduct or breach of duty occurred.
According to UK media, Prince Andrew’s request reportedly aimed to check for any criminal record linked to Giuffre — an act that, if proven, could amount to misuse of police resources and breach of privacy laws. Giuffre’s family maintains she has no criminal history.
This latest revelation comes after years of scandal surrounding the prince’s association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Though Prince Andrew has denied all wrongdoing, the accusations continue to damage the monarchy’s image, raising concerns over privilege and accountability within royal circles.
Legal experts note that the probe could reopen scrutiny into whether royal aides or officers acted inappropriately while under state payroll. Meanwhile, political voices are calling for more transparency around royal privileges and public funding used to maintain royal security details.
As the investigation unfolds, Buckingham Palace has remained tight-lipped, while public pressure mounts for a full explanation of how far the Duke allegedly went to protect his reputation.
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