London, United Kingdom
The Metropolitan Police Service has announced that it will not pursue a criminal investigation into former Prince Andrew following recent media reports suggesting possible involvement of a royal bodyguard in background checks on Virginia Giuffre, a known accuser of the Duke of York.
Police conducted a “further assessment” after renewed attention was brought to an alleged 2011 email in which Andrew reportedly asked one of his taxpayer-funded aides to look into Giuffre’s personal information, including her date of birth and U.S. Social Security number. Authorities stated that the review found no evidence of criminal conduct or misconduct that would justify opening a new investigation.
The announcement comes amid decades of scrutiny surrounding Andrew’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and related allegations from Giuffre. In 2021, Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit claiming that she had been trafficked by Epstein and coerced into sexual encounters with Andrew when she was 17 years old. Andrew has consistently denied all allegations.
In response to media coverage of the alleged email, the Met confirmed that officers reviewed the matter carefully but concluded that no actionable criminal offense had taken place. Central Specialist Crime Commander Ella Marriott noted that while police remain open to assessing new evidence, the current information does not support the reopening of a probe.
The royal family has faced significant reputational repercussions over the years. In October 2025, King Charles III formally removed Andrew’s remaining royal titles and honors, signaling the monarchy’s effort to distance itself from controversies tied to the Epstein case.
Virginia Giuffre tragically died by suicide in April 2025 at the age of 41. Her family expressed disappointment at the Met’s decision, stating that they feel justice has not been served despite the civil settlement Andrew reached with Giuffre in 2022. That settlement involved a reported payment, though Andrew did not admit any wrongdoing.
Authorities stressed that the decision does not preclude further investigation if new, credible evidence emerges. Previous reviews of Andrew’s actions in 2016, 2019, and 2022 similarly concluded that there was insufficient evidence for prosecution, often due to jurisdictional limitations and lack of actionable proof.
Legal analysts suggest that while the public remains focused on potential accountability, police decisions are guided strictly by evidentiary standards. The bodyguard in question reportedly did not act on any alleged request, and the review concluded there was no criminal misuse of authority.
The Met emphasized that it will continue to monitor developments and is prepared to review additional materials, including court documents and unsealed records from ongoing U.S. legal proceedings, should they provide new insights into the case.
For now, the Metropolitan Police will take no further action, bringing another chapter of a long-running saga involving Prince Andrew and the Epstein-related allegations to a pause, though public and media scrutiny is expected to continue.
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