Met Police Investigate Prince Andrew's Alleged Use of Officer to Probe Virginia Giuffre

Prince Andrew is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police for allegedly using his taxpayer-funded bodyguard in 2011 to dig up personal information on Virginia Giuffre, a woman who accused him of sexual abuse. Emails reportedly show Andrew passing Giuffre's date of birth and confidential social security number to his protection officer to check for a criminal record, which Giuffre's family denies she had. This inquiry follows Andrew's decision to relinquish his royal titles amid ongoing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and related allegations. Giuffre, who died by suicide in April 2025, had accused Andrew of sexual abuse when she was a minor and had settled a lawsuit against him in 2022, which he denies. The revelations have prompted calls for further investigation into potential privacy violations and misuse of police resources. The case continues to draw significant public and media attention as it sheds light on the intersection of royal privilege and serious criminal allegations.