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The British royal family has been thrown into a new crisis following the tragic death of Virginia Giuffre, the woman who famously accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault.
The 41-year-old passed away by suicide at her home in Western Australia, prompting an immediate emergency meeting inside Buckingham Palace late Friday night.
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According to RadarOnline, royal insiders, King Charles, Prince William, senior palace aides, and legal advisors were present for the urgent talks. Prince Andrew, however, was pointedly not invited.
“They didn’t want Andrew anywhere near it,” a source revealed. “He’s seen as toxic. They know involving him would make everything worse.”
Reports suggest Prince William is advocating for a compassionate public response, while King Charles is more concerned with avoiding long-term damage to the monarchy’s image.
“William thinks they need to show humanity. Charles just wants it to disappear,” an insider explained to RadarOnline.
The sudden death of Giuffre, who became an advocate for victims of sex trafficking after her involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, has raised alarms within royal circles, particularly over fears of renewed scrutiny.
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Adding to the tension, King Charles is believed to have asked officials whether Prince Andrew could be compelled to return the $10 million settlement paid to Giuffre in 2022.
The financial agreement, although admitting no guilt, resolved Giuffre‘s civil lawsuit against Andrew out of court. Now, palace advisors fear it could become a symbol of lingering controversy.
“They feel completely exposed,” said another palace insider. “The fear is this could trigger a massive backlash not just against Andrew, but against the monarchy itself.”
Giuffre‘s family released a heartbreaking statement following her passing, describing her as “a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking.”
Her publicist, Dini von Mueffling, added that she was “deeply loving, wise and funny,” and that “it was the privilege of a lifetime to represent her.”
Virginia Giuffre‘s allegations against Prince Andrew became a defining moment in the Epstein scandal.
She accused the prince of abusing her when she was just 17, after she had been groomed and trafficked by Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Although Andrew denied all allegations, his decision to settle was widely seen as an admission of the seriousness of the claims in the court of public opinion.
Giuffre‘s death also reignited old concerns due to a 2019 post she made on social media, where she explicitly stated: “I am making it publicly known that in no way, shape or form am I suicidal… Too many evil people want to see me [quieted].”
This message, now circulating again, has fueled conspiracy theories online and further complicated the royal family’s already delicate position.
The monarchy, still adjusting to Charles‘ reign, faces fresh public scrutiny. Whether they can navigate this new storm without lasting damage remains to be seen.
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