A high-ranking government official expressed serious concerns over allegations that Prince Andrew attempted to have his security officer investigate his sexual assault accuser, Virginia Giuffre. Police have now confirmed they are actively looking into these claims, as reported recently.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband commented on the issue, labeling the accusations deeply troubling and emphasizing the inappropriate use of close protection officers if the reports are accurate.
The controversy arose following a report by the Mail on Sunday, revealing that Prince Andrew allegedly tasked his Met bodyguard to gather information on Ms. Giuffre, who had accused him of sexual abuse. Ms. Giuffre, who had accused Prince Andrew of wrongdoing, tragically passed away in April.
In a surprising development, it was disclosed that Prince Andrew is relinquishing all his titles, including the Duke of York, after King Charles supposedly reached a breaking point due to the ongoing scandals surrounding the prince.
Mr. Miliband highlighted that decisions regarding Prince Andrew’s status will be influenced by the royal family, expressing sympathy towards Virginia Giuffre and her family during these distressing circumstances. He stressed the importance of allowing the royal family to handle such matters.
When asked about potential legislative actions to strip Prince Andrew of his titles, Mr. Miliband reiterated that the government would defer to the royal family’s preferences. He mentioned that the royal family had indicated a desire to avoid using parliamentary time for this issue, given the multitude of other important topics being discussed in Parliament.