Crime15 October, 20253 min read
Virginia Giuffre Exposes Prince Andrew’s Claim to Sex as His Birthright in Posthumous Memoir
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Virginia Giuffre alleges Prince Andrew believed sex with her was his birthright. Giuffre recounts first encounter with Prince Andrew occurred when she was 17 years old.
7 outlets told this the same way.
Virginia Giuffre's Allegations Against Prince Andrew
Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, titled Nobody’s Girl, alleges that Prince Andrew treated having sex with her at 17 as his “birthright.” The memoir frames the London encounter within a broader pattern of trafficking tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The Telegraph reports the 400-page book was completed last October and accuses the Duke of York of raping and abusing her on three occasions.
“Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, *Nobody’s Girl*, alleges that the Duke of York considered it his ‘birthright’ to have sex with her when she was 17... completed the 400-page book last October... accuses the Duke of raping and abusing her on three occasions... The Duke has denied these allegations, and a related US civil case was settled out of court without admission of guilt.”
The book emphasizes that Prince Andrew has denied the allegations and settled a U.S. civil case without admitting guilt. The Nightly similarly reports Giuffre’s allegation that she was trafficked for a sexual encounter with Andrew in March 2001. She claims she was later paid $15,000 by Epstein and recalls an infamous photo of her with the Duke that circulated widely.
Dailytelegraph.au characterizes the memoir’s central allegation as “explosive.” The Guardian places Giuffre’s account within a wider trafficking narrative, describing her recruitment at 16 by an “apex predator” and exploitation by numerous wealthy and powerful men.
Allegations Involving Prince Andrew
Multiple sources report that Giuffre describes a night in London with Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell. The evening included a nightclub visit followed by a return to Maxwell’s residence. Giuffre says she was told to “take care” of the prince during that night.
She claims that Prince Andrew behaved with entitlement. Epstein reportedly paid her $15,000 afterward. The Nightly adds that a photo taken that night later became infamous.
New documents show an email from Andrew to Epstein expressing concern shortly after the photo’s publication. The Telegraph corroborates the $15,000 payment figure and the “birthright” characterization. This Is Oxfordshire echoes the payment claim and the tabloids’ “Randy Andy” nickname in its coverage of the memoir’s allegations.
Coverage of Giuffre Memoir Claims
Beyond Andrew, The Guardian’s excerpt situates Giuffre’s story within a larger system of exploitation. She recalls being recruited at 16 at Mar‑a‑Lago by an “apex predator” and trafficked to numerous wealthy and powerful men, asserting that many people knew what was happening. In contrast, The Telegraph centers the memoir’s specific claims about the Duke—his alleged view of sex as a “birthright,” three alleged incidents, and publication details—while noting he was not given prior access to the book, which is due next week.
“Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, *Nobody’s Girl*, alleges... the Duke of York considered it his ‘birthright’... The Duke was not given prior access to the memoir, which is set to be published next week.”
Dailytelegraph.au underscores the memoir’s central allegation with a blunt headline framing. The Nightly focuses on the London night’s narrative, the infamous photo, and the $15,000 payment.
Prince Andrew's Response to Claims
Prince Andrew has categorically denied Giuffre’s claims. This Is Oxfordshire reported his 2019 BBC Newsnight assertions that he has no memory of meeting her. He questioned the authenticity of the widely circulated photo.
He cited a 2001 medical condition preventing him from sweating. He said he spent the day of one alleged encounter with his daughter.
Both The Telegraph and The Nightly note he settled a U.S. civil lawsuit with Giuffre in 2022 without admitting wrongdoing. This Is Oxfordshire adds Buckingham Palace declined to comment, highlighting the institutional stance of silence as the memoir nears publication.
Memoir and Allegations Overview
The Telegraph reports that Giuffre died by suicide in Australia at the age of 41. Her memoir is set to be published next week, with the Duke given no prior access to it. This Is Oxfordshire and The Telegraph both highlight the tabloid nickname “Randy Andy,” which underscores how Andrew’s public image intersects with the memoir’s claims.
“Giuffre, who died by suicide in Australia at age 41, completed the 400-page book last October... The Duke was not given prior access to the memoir, which is set to be published next week.”
The Nightly emphasizes the surrounding document trail, including an email Andrew allegedly sent to Epstein after the photo’s publication. Taken together with dailytelegraph.au’s focus on “explosive” allegations and The Guardian’s broader narrative on trafficking, the sources portray a posthumous account that is both specific in its accusations against Andrew and embedded in a wider story of exploitation linked to Epstein.