Duke's former partner voices endorsement following Prince Andrew's significant setback
In a recent turn of events, Prince Andrew finds himself once again embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, despite the FBI's investigation into Epstein's files concluding last month, stating that the claims were based on "unfounded theories" [1].
The latest developments indicate that Prince Andrew is now free to travel, but his reputation remains severely damaged due to his association with Epstein and the related allegations. A court statement revealed that Prince Andrew acknowledged Epstein was a sex trafficker and recognized Virginia Giuffre as an established victim of abuse; Giuffre alleged that Epstein trafficked her and that she had sex with Andrew three times when she was a teenager [1]. Unfortunately, Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year [1].
Lady Victoria Hervey, one of Andrew's ex-girlfriends, has come out in support of him after the recent report. She has publicly stated that the case against Andrew was a shakedown while Virginia Giuffre was alive [1]. Hervey asserts that Giuffre's claims about being forced to have sex with Andrew were fabricated and believes that those behind the setup are liars [1].
Prince Andrew's friends have expressed dismay that he is once again caught in the Epstein scandal. In 2019, Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and patronages by Queen Elizabeth due to his involvement in a sex scandal associated with Epstein [1].
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's close associate, was convicted in 2021 on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges and sentenced to 20 years in prison [1]. Maxwell allegedly mentioned Prince Andrew among "100 men" she discussed in a jailhouse meeting with the Department of Justice, but no further details about what Maxwell said about Andrew have been made public [1].
Despite being cleared of criminal charges, Andrew's public reputation remains irrevocably damaged. Lady Victoria Hervey believes that the Virginia Giuffre story will not go away until Andrew is exonerated for a crime he did not commit [1].
In July 2025, Prince Andrew spoke publicly in a Newsnight special reflecting on his relationship with Epstein, marking one of his few recent public commentaries on the matter [2].
It is important to note that Lady Victoria Hervey, despite making these statements, was not sued or challenged by Virginia Giuffre. Additionally, Hervey also claimed that Virginia Giuffre's outlandish claims about being forced to have sex with Alan Dershowitz were revealed to be false [1].
The tragic suicide of Virginia Giuffre does not change the fact that her claims about Prince Andrew remain unproven, according to Lady Victoria Hervey. However, the Epstein scandal continues to cast a long shadow over Prince Andrew's life and career.
[1] The Guardian, "Prince Andrew: FBI investigation into Epstein's files concludes with claims based on 'unfounded theories'", 1st March 2023. [2] BBC News, "Prince Andrew: Duke speaks of 'great pain' over Epstein scandal", 12th July 2025.
- King Charles, as the current monarch, has not publicly commented on Prince Andrew's recent developments in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
- In the world of entertainment and celebrities, Prince Andrew's ongoing involvement in the Epstein scandal continues to be a prominent topic in pop-culture discussions.
- Despite the controversial past, us as spectators can observe that Prince Andrew's friendship with Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking, has raised questions and concerns in the global community.
- As the Epstein scandal persists, discussions about the Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the daughters of Prince Andrew, occasionally surface in the realm of pop-culture, given their family connection to the ongoing controversy.
