Prince Andrew Faces Renewed Scrutiny After Accuser's Posthumous Memoir Release

Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, "Nobody's Girl," has intensified calls for Prince Andrew to be formally stripped of his royal titles due to detailed allegations of sexual abuse when she was 17. Giuffre alleges three encounters with Andrew, who she says considered it his "birthright" to sleep with her, and reveals that his team attempted to harass her with internet trolls during her lawsuit. Despite Andrew's consistent denials and a 2019 BBC interview where he claimed not to remember meeting her, the memoir and legal actions have fueled significant public and political pressure, including motions in the UK Parliament to remove his titles. Andrew's biographer warned that the scandal represents a major crisis for the monarchy and suggested Andrew could face trial as more revelations and victim accounts are expected. The memoir also details Giuffre's trafficking by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including introductions to powerful individuals like Andrew, and the emotional and physical abuse she endured. UK officials have urged Andrew to cooperate fully with U.S. prosecutors investigating Epstein-related crimes, underscoring the ongoing legal and reputational challenges for the prince and the royal family.