Virginia Giuffre’s collaborator has commented on Prince Andrew’s decision to give up his royal titles, stating that Giuffre would consider it a triumph. Amy Wallace, who co-wrote Giuffre’s memoir “Nobody’s Girl,” expressed her thoughts as the book was launched, applauding Andrew’s diminishing public standing due to the allegations surrounding his connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
Giuffre, who passed away in April at 41, detailed in her memoir being trafficked by Epstein and coerced into intimate encounters with Prince Andrew, a claim he strongly refutes. In the midst of mounting revelations about Andrew’s ties to Epstein, he declared on Friday that he and his former spouse Sarah Ferguson would relinquish their royal titles to prevent ongoing distractions within the royal family.
Wallace praised the decision to strip Andrew of his titles, stating that Giuffre would see it as a victory that he was compelled to surrender them. She emphasized the significance of this move in modern royal history and its impact in holding individuals accountable for their actions.
Prince Andrew confirmed his decision to step down from royal duties in a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, citing the need to prioritize his family and country. He will retain his Prince title but will no longer use his ceremonial titles and honors, including those bestowed upon him during his wedding and his knighthood.
Although Andrew will no longer bear his dukedom and associated honors, he maintains the title of Prince by birthright, which can only be revoked by an Act of Parliament.