Prince Andrew has faced multiple serious accusations and legal actions related to allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking connected to financier Jeffrey Epstein. The core public threads include:

• Civil allegations: Virginia Giuffre (one of Epstein’s accusers) claimed that she was trafficked and sexually assaulted by Epstein and that Andrew participated in assaults when she was a minor. She filed a civil lawsuit in New York, which Andrew has denied. The dispute drew wide media attention and prompted scrutiny of his ties to Epstein. The broader narrative is that Giuffre described at least three sexual encounters with him when she was under 18.

• Denials and limited admissions: Andrew has consistently denied the allegations and stated he never witnessed or participated in any wrongdoing. He maintained that he had cut ties with Epstein in 2010, though later reporting highlighted communications suggesting contact after that date. He has also spoken about feeling sorrow for the victims of trafficking, while not admitting to the specific acts alleged by Giuffre.

• Royal status and role repercussions: As the allegations and related public pressure intensified, Andrew stepped back from public royal duties and remained estranged from active royal life for several years. In 2025, reporting indicates that King Charles III and the royal household took steps to strip him of his royal title and his official residence in Windsor, reflecting a broader formal response to the Epstein-related controversy.

• Unresolved questions: The case has left numerous open questions, including the extent of Andrew’s knowledge about Epstein’s illicit activities, the precise nature of his interactions with Giuffre, and what internal royal-family records or communications might reveal about awareness of Epstein-related concerns at the time. Various outlets have continued to explore these issues, even as legal and personal reputational implications evolve.

If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of key events, or summarize the main legal filings and public statements, with up-to-date sources.