No Further Action on Prince Andrew Investigation

The Metropolitan Police will not pursue further actions against former Prince Andrew over allegations related to Virginia Giuffre, a victim in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Despite recent reports, no new evidence has emerged, and the investigation remains closed. Andrew has been distanced from the royal family.

The Metropolitan Police have concluded their assessment concerning former Prince Andrew's alleged actions towards Virginia Giuffre, a significant figure in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Despite previous reports suggesting Andrew may have asked a protection officer to investigate Giuffre in 2011, police say no further evidence of misconduct has emerged.

The scrutiny came into the spotlight after the Mail on Sunday alleged that Andrew sought information from his personal-protection officer about Giuffre. London's police had been "actively looking" into these claims, but now confirm the absence of additional incriminating evidence.

The royal figure was earlier stripped of his titles by King Charles, a move seen as distancing the British monarchy from Epstein-related controversies. With the investigation drawing no new findings, the police have decided against reopening the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)