October 19, 2025 – In her highly anticipated posthumous memoir, Virginia Giuffre has made explosive claims about Prince Andrew and his team’s efforts to discredit her online. According to early excerpts of the memoir, which is set for release on Tuesday, Giuffre alleges that the Duke of York’s team attempted to “hire internet trolls” to “hassle” her on social media.
What Happened
Virginia Giuffre, who has long been at the center of legal battles involving Prince Andrew and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, discusses in her memoir the extensive campaign she claims was waged against her by the Prince’s team. In particular, she mentions how they allegedly attempted to undermine her credibility by orchestrating online harassment, including hiring internet trolls to target her on social media.
In 2022, Prince Andrew settled a civil sexual assault lawsuit with Giuffre for a reported millions of dollars, despite his repeated denials of ever having met her. Giuffre had accused Andrew of sexually abusing her on three occasions, including one alleged incident when she was 17, after being trafficked by Epstein.
Giuffre’s new memoir reveals her emotional response to the legal battle, writing: “After casting doubt on my credibility for so long — Prince Andrew’s team had even gone so far as to try to hire internet trolls to hassle me — the Duke of York owed me a meaningful apology as well.” These revelations provide further insight into the complex and ongoing legal saga involving Giuffre and the royal family.
Legal Struggles and Financial Settlement
Prince Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles and military honors in the wake of the scandal, has faced increasing scrutiny since the allegations first surfaced. His legal settlement with Giuffre, while bringing some resolution to the civil case, has done little to quell the public outcry. The prince, who was previously involved in a high-profile sex abuse scandal linked to Epstein, has consistently denied the accusations. However, the financial settlement with Giuffre, which came amid mounting public pressure, raised further questions about the extent of his involvement.
As of Friday, Prince Andrew relinquished his remaining royal titles and honors, signaling an ongoing attempt to distance himself from the controversy.
Giuffre’s Account and Allegations
In her memoir, Giuffre details her harrowing experience with Epstein and the alleged abuse at the hands of Prince Andrew. Giuffre’s account provides a deeply personal and emotional retelling of her life as a survivor of sex trafficking and abuse. It includes 88 references to Prince Andrew across 400 pages, providing a comprehensive and critical view of their encounters.
Giuffre claims that she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew on three separate occasions. She maintains that she was 17 years old at the time, and that her encounters with Andrew were part of the broader abuse and manipulation orchestrated by Epstein and his associates.
Public and Legal Reactions
The publication of Giuffre’s memoir comes amid continued public interest and legal questions regarding Prince Andrew’s involvement in the Epstein scandal. Royal observers and legal experts have expressed concerns about the implications of Giuffre’s claims, especially as they paint a troubling picture of the prince’s actions.
The royal family has not yet commented on the new revelations from Giuffre’s memoir. However, the ongoing fallout from the scandal continues to affect Prince Andrew’s public image, and questions persist about his role in the broader Epstein network.
Conclusion
As Giuffre’s memoir is set to be released on Tuesday, the fresh allegations against Prince Andrew continue to spark controversy and public debate. The claims of online harassment and internet trolling orchestrated by Andrew’s team add a new layer to the already troubling case, further solidifying Giuffre’s position as a vocal advocate for justice in the wake of her experiences.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
