No New Evidence in Prince Andrew's Alleged Involvement with Epstein Case

British police have found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked his bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein. The Met Police have decided not to open a criminal investigation, citing lack of additional evidence. Giuffre's family expressed disappointment.

British authorities announced they found no proof that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor requested his police bodyguard investigate Virginia Giuffre, linked to late financier Jeffrey Epstein. London's Metropolitan Police had initially looked into claims that the former Prince Andrew sought to tarnish Giuffre's reputation by checking her criminal history.

Reports from 2011 suggested Andrew, using taxpayer-funded security, shared Giuffre's personal details to smear her. However, a police statement on Saturday confirmed that their review revealed no new evidence to support criminal charges, and no investigation would be launched.

Despite the decision, Giuffre's family voiced disappointment, noting justice had not been served. Andrew's ties with Epstein have come under scrutiny following Giuffre's posthumous memoir, leading to King Charles III stripping his brother of royal titles. An out-of-court settlement was reached last year, acknowledging Giuffre's victimization.

(With inputs from agencies.)