Virginia Giuffre’s posthumously released memoir was the “final straw” for King Charles III when it came to his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s ongoing sexual assault scandal.
Royal author Christopher Andersen told Us Weekly exclusively that there was “a lot of tension” between the two men, especially where the Royal Lodge was concerned, but the Nobody’s Girl release earlier this month pushed Charles, 76, to make moves.
Giuffre first accused Andrew, 65, of sexual assault in 2019, claiming they had a sexual experience when she was underage in 2001. Giuffre sued Andrew for sexual abuse in 2021, and they settled out of court the following year. Andrew has continued to deny all allegations against him.
Giuffre, who died by suicide at age 41 in April, included more allegations against Andrew and late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in her memoir.
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Andersen also spoke to Us about the possibility the king “knows” more regarding Andrew and Epstein’s past connection.
“You can’t escape the feeling that there is more — something even more damaging that would force the king to take such drastic action,” Andersen claimed to Us, noting that he’s “waiting for the other shoe to drop.”
Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday, October 30, that Charles had begun the official process to strip Andrew of all “style, titles and honors” and evicted him from Royal Lodge.
“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor,” Thursday’s statement read. “His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.”
He and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who was also evicted, have been living at the Royal Lodge rent-free for 22 years as part of a lease agreement allowing them to stay until 2078. Us understands that Andrew will be reclocating to Sandringham Estate immediately.
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Charles’ decision comes as Andrew continues to make headlines for the Giuffre scandal and his alleged connection to Epstein.
“These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him,” the palace’s statement concluded on Thursday. “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
Andersen speculated to Us that the British Parliament “put a lot of pressure” on Charles to make a move when it comes to his brother. “And now, he has,” the royal author added.
Giuffre’s family spoke out following Thursday’s news about Andrew.
Sky Roberts, Amanda Roberts, Danny Wilson and Lanette Wilson shared that “an ordinary American girl from an ordinary American family brought down a British prince with her truth and extraordinary courage” in a statement to Us on Thursday.
“Virginia Roberts Giuffre, our sister, a child when she was sexually assaulted by Andrew, never stopped fighting for accountability for what had happened to her and to countless other survivors like her,” the statement continued. “Today, she declares victory.”
They concluded, “We, her family, along with her survivor sisters, continue Virginia’s battle and will not rest until the same accountability applies to all of the abusers and abettors connected to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
