UK Police Investigate Prince Andrew Over Epstein Accuser Information Leak

Prince Andrew is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police following leaked emails that allegedly show him pressuring a police officer to obtain personal information on Virginia Giuffre, his late accuser linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network. The emails, which reveal Andrew gave sensitive details such as Giuffre's US Social Security number and date of birth to a bodyguard, surfaced shortly before a controversial photo of Andrew with Giuffre when she was 17 became public. Giuffre's family has called on King Charles III to strip Andrew of his "prince" title, while political figures have condemned Andrew's actions as attempts to discredit survivors. Broadcaster Emily Maitlis accused Andrew of lying during his 2019 interview about cutting ties with Epstein, pointing to emails showing continued contact after his claimed disassociation. Prince William is reportedly preparing to take a "ruthless approach" against Andrew's involvement in royal affairs when he becomes king, as legal experts predict ongoing revelations about Andrew's conduct. Despite Andrew relinquishing his Duke of York title and other honors, legal and public scrutiny continues, with calls for full accountability over his ties to Epstein and treatment of Giuffre.