Virginia Giuffre's Family Reacts Following the Arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The relatives of Virginia Giuffre, the woman who initially levied accusations of sexual assault against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, expressed their thanks to law enforcement following the former prince's arrest.

Andrew was apprehended by Thames Valley Police at his residence in Sandringham on the morning of February 19.

In a stirring statement to CBS News, Giuffre’s family conveyed, "At last, today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty."

They continued: "On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the UK’s Thames Valley Police for their investigation and the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor."

They also declared, "He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you."

Virginia Giuffre tragically passed away by suicide at the age of 41 in her Australian home in April 2025.

A photograph of her alongside the former Prince Andrew has become infamous in relation to the case involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

She has claimed that Epstein trafficked her for sexual encounters with the royal when she was a minor.

Andrew has consistently denied any interactions with her and has vehemently refuted any allegations against him, even suggesting the photograph may be doctored.

In 2022, he settled out of court with Ms. Giuffre for an estimated £12 million, which was without an admission of guilt.

Following the arrest, Humza Yousaf, the former First Minister of Scotland, paid homage to Ms. Giuffre on the platform X, stating: "Due process matters but so does accountability."

He added, "For far too long, wealth, titles, and status have protected men."

Yousaf emphasized, "It is due to the courage of Epstein’s victims, such as Virginia Giuffre, that there is now greater scrutiny on those who were associated with him."