Virginia Giuffre’s Family Speak Out After Disgraced Ex-Prince Andrew’s Arrest

The long-running scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein has taken another dramatic turn — and this time, it’s shaking the British monarchy to its core.

The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most outspoken accusers, says their “broken hearts have been lifted” following the arrest of Prince Andrew, now formally known as Andrew Windsor.

Giuffre had accused Andrew for years of sexually abusing her when she was 17, during the period she says she was trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. She filed a civil lawsuit against the royal in 2021, which ended in a multi-million dollar settlement. Andrew denied the allegations and avoided a public trial.

Last April, Giuffre died at age 41. Her death sent shockwaves through survivor advocacy communities and renewed scrutiny on the powerful men she had accused.

Now, in the wake of Andrew’s arrest, her siblings are speaking out.

“Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty,” they said in a statement.

They went further, thanking Thames Valley Police for their investigation and referring to Andrew by his full legal name, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

“He was never a prince,” they added. “For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.”

Authorities reportedly arrested Andrew at his residence early in the morning — on his 66th birthday. Law enforcement officials later confirmed he is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office, a charge that carries severe legal consequences under U.K. law.

Officials have previously said they were reviewing claims Andrew may have shared sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy. There have also been allegations tied to individuals transported on Epstein’s private jet, infamously nicknamed the “Lolita Express.”

One widely circulated image released in earlier Epstein document dumps shows Andrew in a compromising situation with a young woman. Andrew has consistently and vehemently denied wrongdoing.

Giuffre’s accusations were among the most high-profile claims to emerge from the Epstein scandal. Epstein died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was later convicted on trafficking-related counts.

The civil settlement between Giuffre and Andrew in 2021 included no admission of liability. At the time, Andrew stepped back from public duties, later vacating Royal Lodge and relocating to Sandringham as his public standing deteriorated.

Just hours after the arrest, King Charles addressed the nation.

“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” he said in a statement. “The law must take its course.”

He pledged full cooperation with investigators but declined further comment, citing the ongoing legal process.

The fallout has already rippled across the royal family. Senior royals have reportedly canceled appearances. Commentators say this moment could mark one of the most destabilizing chapters for the monarchy since the abdication crisis of the 1930s.

For Giuffre’s family, however, the focus is not on palace politics.

After her passing, they described her as “a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking” and “the light that lifted so many survivors.”

“In the end,” they said, “the toll of abuse is so heavy that it became unbearable.”

Now, they say, justice may finally be catching up.

Whether the arrest leads to a conviction remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the Epstein saga is far from over — and the world is watching.