A posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre, entitled 'Nobody's Girl', has made headlines by accusing the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, of entitlement in their alleged sexual encounters. Extracts published in the Guardian indicate Giuffre believed that Andrew acted as if having sex with her was his birthright.
The memoir, which is set to be published next week, arrives almost six months after Giuffre's tragic death by suicide in Australia. In it, Giuffre, a prominent accuser of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, alleges that there were three occasions where Prince Andrew had sexual relations with her, including one instance at Ghislaine Maxwell's home in London.
This revelation adds another layer of embarrassment for Prince Andrew, who had previously reached a financial settlement with Giuffre in 2022 and continually denies any wrongdoing.
'Nobody's Girl' is crafted with the assistance of author Amy Wallace, and features Giuffre's reflections on her past, having claimed she was manipulated by Epstein and his high-profile acquaintances, including Prince Andrew. She reflects on her meeting with Andrew in March 2001 when she was 17, detailing how Maxwell described it as a 'special day' akin to meeting a prince.
The book recounts a notorious photograph taken that evening, where Giuffre posed with Andrew and Epstein, revealing insights into her mindset and the pressures she faced as part of Epstein's circle. Giuffre's account notes Andrew’s claim that he believed her age was 17, making reference to his daughters being of similar age.
Additionally, Giuffre provides details about her experiences following the alleged encounters, stating that Andrew was 'entitled' and spoke to her in a manner reflecting that sentiment. Most alarmingly, she discusses being compensated by Epstein for her time with Andrew, highlighting a disturbing pattern of exploitation in her life.
Giuffre's book not only presents her personal narrative but also serves as a critique of the influential figures in Epstein's life, reinforcing the manipulative dynamics that fostered her experiences. She emphasizes that those who say they were unaware of Epstein's actions are mistaken, portraying him as boasting about his exploits.
Following her departure from Epstein’s circle, Giuffre had established a life in Australia with her husband and three children before her tragic passing. This book emerges as a poignant reminder of her fight for justice and the struggles faced by many in similar circumstances.
While Prince Andrew has consistently denied Giuffre's allegations, claiming no sexual contact ever occurred, the forthcoming memoir adds to the mounting pressure on him as questions surrounding his past associations with Epstein continue to surface.
As the world awaits the release of 'Nobody's Girl', it ignites further conversation about the impact of abuse, accountability, and the societal attitudes towards victims.
