Prince Andrew Faces Renewed Pressure to Speak Out on Jeffrey Epstein After Virginia Giuffre’s Memoir Release
Prince Andrew is once again under intense scrutiny as fresh calls emerge for him to fully cooperate with U.S. investigators examining Jeffrey Epstein’s network of sexual exploitation. The pressure follows the release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl, which offers new revelations about her alleged encounters with the Duke of York — allegations that he has always denied.
Co-author Amy Wallace, who worked alongside Giuffre for four years on the book before her tragic death earlier this year, told BBC Newsnight that there was a time when Prince Andrew appeared willing to assist U.S. authorities investigating Epstein’s crimes. However, according to Wallace, “he was never available, for some reason.”
“That’s something he could still do,” she added. “He could stand up and say, as he always has, that he denies any wrongdoing. But he could also say, ‘I was in those homes, I flew on those planes, I saw what happened, and I want to share what I know because these women suffered.’”
Mounting Political Calls for Accountability
The renewed debate around the Duke of York’s role has sparked widespread reaction across the political spectrum in the UK.
Government minister Peter Kyle and Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick both stated that Prince Andrew should cooperate with U.S. investigators if he has any knowledge that could help bring justice to Epstein’s victims.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Jenrick said:
“Prince Andrew should provide evidence about what he knew and what his involvement was in the Epstein case. The victims deserve honesty and transparency.”
Virginia Giuffre’s Claims and Settlement
In Nobody’s Girl, Giuffre details her experiences as a victim of Epstein’s trafficking network and repeats her claim that she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew on three separate occasions — one of which allegedly took place on Epstein’s private island during what she described as an “orgy” involving several young women.
Prince Andrew has vehemently denied all of Giuffre’s claims. In 2022, he reached a financial settlement with her in an out-of-court agreement, avoiding a civil trial in the U.S. The settlement did not include any admission of guilt or liability.
Following public backlash and growing royal pressure, Prince Andrew recently announced that he was voluntarily relinquishing his royal titles, including “Duke of York,” a title given to him by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He also said he would step away from the Order of the Garter, Britain’s most prestigious order of chivalry.
However, critics have dismissed these steps as symbolic, calling for the formal removal of his titles and honors.
“A Step in the Right Direction,” Says Amy Wallace
Amy Wallace, who completed Giuffre’s memoir after her death, said her friend would have considered Prince Andrew’s decision to give up his titles a “small but meaningful victory.”
“She would have seen it as a win that he was forced, in one way or another, to give them up,” Wallace told the BBC. “It’s a symbolic act that marks a turning point in the modern royal era — a step toward accountability.”
Wallace said Giuffre’s lifelong goal was to ensure that every powerful man involved in Epstein’s network faced consequences. “Virginia wanted all the men who were part of this to be held to account. Prince Andrew was just one of them,” she said. “Even though he continues to deny it, his past actions have eroded his public life, as they should.”
The Dark World of Epstein’s “Flying Trafficking Agents”
Wallace also described what she learned while working with Giuffre about Epstein’s private jets and properties. She claimed that Epstein’s planes had been remodeled with multiple bedrooms and were effectively “flying trafficking hubs.”
“These jets weren’t just for travel,” she said. “They were redesigned to facilitate abuse. Prince Andrew was on at least one of those planes, possibly more.”
Wallace added that the Duke must now face his own conscience:
“In his settlement, Prince Andrew said he recognized the pain these women endured. If that’s true, then act on it. If he truly feels remorse, he should come forward and help investigators understand what happened.”
Remembering Virginia Giuffre’s Legacy
Wallace became emotional as she discussed completing Nobody’s Girl without Giuffre, describing the process as both heartbreaking and inspiring.
“I’m honored to speak for her in some small way,” she said. “Virginia wrote this book because she wanted to help others, to make sure what happened to her never happens again. She was incredibly brave for standing up and saying, ‘This is not right.’”
The memoir paints a chilling picture of a global network of powerful men exploiting vulnerable young women, with Epstein and his long-time partner Ghislaine Maxwell at its core. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence in the United States for sex trafficking minors.
Giuffre wrote that even decades later, she still carried fear and trauma from her encounters with Epstein and Maxwell.
The Crimes of Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein was first convicted in Florida in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a minor. After his release, he continued to associate with many high-profile figures. In 2019, he was arrested again on federal charges of sex trafficking minors but was found dead in his jail cell before trial — his death ruled a suicide.
Despite his death, the scandal continues to unfold, with investigators and victims’ advocates demanding that all of Epstein’s associates and enablers be held accountable.
Cabinet minister Peter Kyle told ITV’s Good Morning Britain that the focus must remain on the victims:
“Anyone who has information that could help bring justice to Epstein’s victims should be cooperating fully. If Prince Andrew has that information, he should come forward. Justice for the victims must come first.”
Public Outrage and Royal Reputation
Public frustration with Prince Andrew has grown steadily since his infamous 2019 Newsnight interview, in which he attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein. His defensive tone and bizarre comments — including his claim that he was “unable to sweat” — sparked a wave of ridicule and disbelief.
Since then, the Duke has been effectively removed from public royal duties, stripped of most patronages, and largely shunned from major royal events.
Conservative MP Robert Jenrick said Andrew should “retire from public life forever.”
“He has behaved disgracefully,” Jenrick said. “The public are tired of him and the damage he’s caused to the monarchy’s reputation. It’s time for him to disappear from public view entirely.”
A Turning Point for Accountability
The publication of Nobody’s Girl has reignited painful but essential conversations about abuse, privilege, and accountability at the highest levels of power.
Amy Wallace believes the best way to honor Giuffre’s memory is for those involved — including Prince Andrew — to finally speak the truth.
“If he truly understands the suffering of these women,” Wallace said, “then he should use his voice to help uncover the truth. That’s what Virginia wanted — not revenge, but justice.”