Virginia Giuffre’s family couldn’t be happier following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, calling the moment “long overdue” and insisting: “He was not a prince.”
The arrest, carried out in the United Kingdom on Thursday, relates to alleged misconduct in public office linked to Andrew’s former position as a trade envoy. He remains in police custody.
The action is unrelated to the long-standing allegations of sexual abuse that have dogged him for years.
Still, for Giuffre’s relatives, the moment had unmistakable significance.
In a statement shared with CBS NewsGiuffre’s siblings said their “broken hearts” felt lighter knowing that status does not place anyone beyond responsibility.
They thanked Thames Valley Police for their work and described the development as meaningful not just for their sister, Virginia Giuffre, but for survivors everywhere.
Newly released documents from the Epstein case have again drawn attention to Andrew’s past association with the late financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew has consistently denied any suggestion of wrongdoing. He has also refused repeated requests from US authorities to testify about what he knew about Epstein’s activities.
