Virginia Giuffre’s family has broken their silence after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s investigation took a surprising turn.
Sky and Amanda Roberts have expressed their satisfaction after Thames Valley Police announced they were interviewing several witnesses over allegations of sexual offences.
They are “hopeful” after police confirmed they would assess possible offenses as part of the investigation into allegations of misconduct by the former prince in the exercise of his public duties. Investigators speak to several witnesses.
Andrew, 66, was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, amid allegations he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.
He was released later the same day under investigation and has always strongly rejected allegations of wrongdoing in relation to the recently convicted pedophile.
The former Duke of York has also denied any personal gain from his business role.
Amanda Roberts, Ms Giuffre’s sister-in-law, said News from the sky Friday: “I think at the beginning it’s very encouraging.”
She continued: “You know, at first we were just hearing that it would be investigations into conduct, like sharing government information. And hearing that the potential for sex crime investigations is huge. It’s more than we’re seeing here in this country and that gives us hope.”
She praised her sister-in-law’s courage to raise her voice, adding, “And Virginia paved the way for that. Without her courage and her bravery and her persistence in her truth, you know, we wouldn’t be here and we’re so grateful that the police are really taking this seriously.”
“And it was good news for us today, so I think we have a lot of hope.”
Giuffre’s brother, Sky Roberts, said this demonstrates a “marked” difference with US authorities.
“There’s a marked difference between what’s happening here at the Justice Department and what’s happening at the FBI.”
He added that “we really hope this is a step in the right direction, and I encourage Thames Valley Police – we encourage you.”
One victim, an unnamed woman in her 20s, reportedly spent a night at the Royal Lodge with the disgraced royal.
Allegations had previously been reported, through a lawyer in the United States, that the woman was taken to Windsor for sexual purposes and then taken elsewhere.
The BBC had reported that the alleged victim was sent to Britain by Epstein for sex.
Giuffre committed suicide in April 2025. She became one of Epstein’s most vocal victims and published an award-winning book detailing her encounters with the late sex offender and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.
