The Queen ‘at a loss’ with Prince Andrew over Virginia Giuffre allegations
The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family have been forced to take drastic action over Australian-American's allegations of sex abuse against the Duke of York

The Queen is 'at a loss' over Prince Andrew's sex abuse scandal, a royal insider has revealed.
- The Queen is 'at a loss' over Prince Andrew's sex abuse case, a royal expert has claimed.
- The Duke of York has been accused by Virginia Giuffre of sexual assault and battery—allegations that come as a 'huge concern' to Her Majesty and the rest of the royals.
- In other royal news, Prince Charles ‘intervened’ to strip Princess Beatrice and Eugenie of their security leaving Prince Andrew very ‘angry’.
Senior members of the Royal Family—including the Queen—are 'at a loss' over how to handle Prince Andrew's sex abuse case, according to a royal expert.
The Duke of York has been accused by Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, of committing "sexual assault and battery" against her when she was a minor. Prince Andrew, who has vehemently denied the allegations, now faces the possibility of a US civil trial in autumn 2022.
Virgnia Giuffre
The disturbing case has reportedly caused internal conflict within the Royal Family, sending Her Majesty, Prince Charles, and Prince William into damage control as they grapple to save the monarchy's crumbling reputation.
Last Thursday, it was confirmed that the Queen had stripped Prince Andrew of his military honors and royal patronages, and would be defending his case as a private citizen. It's understood that the Duke, who was informed of this decision in a 90-minute meeting with his mother at Windsor Castle, has accepted the news.
The withdrawal of these privileges came shortly after more than 150 veterans asked the monarch in an open letter to remove the 61-year-old's military titles.
It has now been revealed that Virginia Giuffre, who has said she is "determined to hold Prince Andrew accountable" for sexually assaulting her three times, is a major "concern" to the Queen.
In last night's ITV documentary, Ghislaine, Prince Andrew, and the Paedophile, royal expert Russell Myers explained how the Australian-American's claims have impacted the Queen and her relatives.
"Virginia Giuffre is of huge concern to The Queen and the rest of the royal family. Certainly, senior royals have been absolutely at a loss about this situation," he told the Mirror.
Russell also believes that the Duke of York's decision to wait to address the scandal has proven to be an "absolutely catastrophic decision."
"Prince Andrew has not got a hold on. He's had more than two years to face up to these allegations, and his lawyers and first and foremost thought that they didn't need to explain themselves. They didn't need to really give this any further oxygen."
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee fast approaching, it's understood that the Royal Family is desperate to clean up its image ahead of the celebrations. Her Majesty, whose husband Prince Philip died aged 99 in April, will become the first-ever monarch to mark 70 years on the throne on 6 February. The milestone will be recognized with a series of exciting public events—including a fun-filled extended bank holiday weekend in June.
It's also been speculated that Kensington Palace has been particularly intent on keeping Prince William, who will one day be King, "as far away from it [the scandal] as possible." According to close sources, the Duke of Cambridge holds "frustration" over his uncle's behavior and fears that his attitude "could lead anyone in the public to think that senior members of the royal family aren’t grateful for their position."
Emma is a Lifestyle News Writer for woman&home. Hailing from the lovely city of Dublin, she mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. Always up for a good conversation, she has a passion for interviewing everyone from A-list celebrities to the local GP - or just about anyone who will chat to her, really.
Emma holds an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London and a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin.
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