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What are the allegations.
The headline allegation is that, according to a report in the Mail on Sunday, in 2011 Prince Andrew asked a police‐assigned protection officer to dig up damaging information about Virginia Giuffre — specifically asking for her date of birth and U.S. social security number, in an effort to suggest she had a criminal record.
Giuffre is the woman who alleged that when she was 17 she was trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein and forced to have sexual encounters with Prince Andrew. He has consistently and strongly denied those allegations.
In addition, recent emails have surfaced indicating Andrew remained in contact with Epstein longer than previously admitted.
Giuffre sadly died by suicide in April 2025.
What is the Metropolitan Police doing now.
Recent development (October 2025):
The Met has stated that it is “actively looking into” the claims that Prince Andrew asked for police help to smear his accuser.
This is a notable change, because until now the position was that no criminal investigation was under way.
Previous reviews and decisions:
• Back in August 2021, Met Commissioner Cressida Dick said she had asked her team to take “another look at the material” in the case of Andrew and Giuffre, adding “no-one is above the law.”
• However, multiple earlier reviews concluded with the Met saying that they would take no further action. For example, in early 2022 the Met reaffirmed that it would not investigate the sexual assault claims against Andrew following his settlement with Giuffre.
• In statements the Met said they remain willing to assess “new and relevant information” if brought to their attention.
What is different now
The difference lies in the nature of the alleged misconduct: the new focus is not only on the original sexual assault claims, but on whether a serving or retired protection officer was asked to conduct a smear campaign — which could potentially involve misuse of public resources or misconduct in public office. The press are describing it as “digging up dirt” on the accuser.
Legal and jurisdictional issues
• Many of the original allegations (trafficking, sexual assault) relate to events that may have occurred outside the UK or involve a U.S. citizen accuser and U.S. territory. For that reason, the Met in the past has said the primary jurisdiction may lie abroad.
• The settlement reached between Andrew and Giuffre in 2022 (in the U.S.) did not involve an admission of guilt.
• The new allegations (about using a protection officer, providing personal data etc) raise possible UK offences (such as misconduct in public office, misuse of state resource) although whether those laws apply and whether evidence is sufficient remains to be seen.
Implications for Prince Andrew and the monarchy
• The unfolding story continues to place serious reputational damage on Prince Andrew and by extension on the royal family. The revelations about his continued contact with Epstein and the alleged smear attempt aggravate the prior accusations.
• Politically and institutionally, there are calls for transparency, accountability and review of how privileged individuals are treated under the law. For example, a Member of Parliament called on the royal family to explain how a £12 million settlement to Giuffre was funded.
• The monarchy has already acted in some fashion: Prince Andrew relinquished the use of the “Duke of York” title and other remaining royal titles earlier in October 2025.
• But as one commentator noted: a title relinquishment is one thing; full legal and criminal accountability is another. If the Met were to open a formal investigation, it would mark a significant escalation.
What we don’t yet know
• Whether the Met has in fact opened a criminal investigation into Prince Andrew at this stage. As of the latest reports, the Met says it is looking into the allegations, but has not confirmed a criminal investigation has started.
• Whether the protection officer or other police personnel acted on the alleged request, or what exactly the information obtained (if any) was used for. The initial report says “there is no evidence the police acted on Andrew’s request” at this stage.
• What new evidence (emails, records, witness testimony) might support or refute the allegations of a smear campaign.
• The full legal merits: whether the data Hon Andrew is said to have provided (date of birth, social security number) came from the Met or internally, or via some other channel.
• What the U.S. authorities (if involved) might do, and how cooperation between the UK and U.S. may develop.
What to watch next
• A formal statement from the Met confirming whether the investigation has moved from review stage to formal criminal investigation.
• Any disclosures of emails, internal palace or Met communications, or royal household records that shed light on the chain of events.
• Parliamentary or public inquiry activity: given the public interest and implications for governance and public trust, this may be raised in Parliament.
• Any legal action (civil or criminal) stemming from the new allegations.
• How the royal household responds in terms of broader implications for the monarchy and its role in modern Britain.
Conclusion
The latest developments surrounding Prince Andrew and the Met Police mark a significant moment in a long-running saga. The shift from reviewing historic sexual‐assault allegations to investigating an alleged smear campaign using state resources brings a new dimension to the story — one involving the potential misuse of public office rather than simply past misconduct. While nothing has been confirmed as a criminal investigation yet, the active involvement of the Met means this could escalate.
Attached is a news article regarding met police looking into Prince Andrew claims against accuser
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3970mxwz9vo.amp
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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