UK Anti-Monarchy Group Files Police Complaint Against Prince Andrew
Republic, the UK campaign group pushing for an elected head of state, has lodged a formal complaint with London police against Prince Andrew. The move follows explosive US court documents linking the Duke of York to Jeffrey Epstein’s scandal.
New Court Papers Finger Prince Andrew in Groping Allegations
The newly released documents from a New York court accuse Prince Andrew of groping a woman. The 63-year-old royal has consistently denied these claims.
Andrew’s Fall from Royal Grace
- Prince Andrew quit frontline royal duties in 2019 after a disastrous BBC interview defending his ties to Epstein.
- He settled a US civil lawsuit in February 2022 brought by Virginia Giuffre, who alleged sexual assault when she was 17.
- The late Queen Elizabeth II stripped Andrew of military titles and patronages, officially sidelining him from royal life.
Republic Demands Police Reopen Case and MPs Debate Allegations
The Metropolitan Police had closed their review of the allegations in 2021, deciding on “no further action.” But Republic’s CEO Graham Smith wants the case reopened and is calling on Parliament to hold a debate. He also urged King Charles III to publicly respond to the ongoing controversy surrounding his brother.
