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Harriette Boucher and Maroosha Muzaffar

Prince Andrew latest: Unseen Virginia Giuffre interview to air after Trump weighs in on scandal

Previously unseen footage from an interview with Virginia Giuffre in 2019 will be aired tonight amid the continuing fallout over Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

In the interview, which featured on BBC Panorama, the late Ms Giuffre told the story of how she met Andrew in London in 2001, when she was 17 years old.

Ms Giuffre has claimed that Andrew had sex with her three times. She told the BBC: "He knows what happened, I know what happened. And there's only one of us telling the truth."

Andrew has strenuously denied all allegations.

It comes as US president Donald Trump said he feels “badly” for the royal family, lamenting that Andrew’s titles being stripped is a “terrible thing”.

When questioned about the King’s decision to remove Andrew’s prince title, the US president said: “It’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the (royal) family.

“That’s been a tragic situation. It’s too bad. I feel badly for the family.”

Segments from the interview with Ms Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, will air at 8pm on Tuesday on BBC One.

Key Points

  • Unseen Giuffre interview segments to air on Tuesday
  • Trump says Prince Andrew being stripped of titles is 'tragic situation'
  • Watch: Giuffre says 'there's only one of us telling the truth'
  • Prince Andrew could lose out on most of his compensation for leaving Royal Lodge
  • King Charles wants Andrew to be stripped of his last remaining military title

Residents of Prince Andrew’s Road in Hellesdon demand street name change

16:30 , Harriette Boucher

Residents of Prince Andrew’s Road in Hellesdon, near Norwich, want the street renamed after King Charles stripped his brother of royal titles over his Epstein ties.

Councillor Shelagh Gurney said there’s “a kind of misconception” – the road was actually named for Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark.

Some locals like Stacy Baldry told the BBC: “We wouldn’t want any association with the name”, while others, like Valerie Attfield, called changing it “a bit silly”.

“I feel it’s very unfortunate and I’m glad we don’t plan to stay here long-term. We’ll be moving in a couple of years, anyway,” said one resident, Stacy Baldry.

Where is Sandringham? And who has lived there?

16:00 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has agreed to leave the Royal Lodge and move to Sandringham “as soon as practicable”.

Sandringham, the private home of the last six British monarchs, sits amid parkland, gardens and working farms about 110 miles (180 kilometres) north of London. It has been owned by the royal family since 1862, passing directly from one monarch to the next for more than 160 years.

It was recorded in the Domesday Book, the survey of lands in England compiled by William the Conqueror in 1086, as “Sant Dersingham,” or the sandy part of Dersingham. That was shortened to Sandringham in later years.

(PA Graphics) (PA Graphics)

Queen Victoria bought Sandringham for her eldest son, Edward, in 1862, largely in hopes that becoming a country gentleman would keep the playboy prince out of trouble in the nightspots of London, Paris, Monte Carlo and Biarritz. The future Edward VII transformed the estate into a modern country retreat to be passed on from one generation to the next.

The monarchs since have inherited it — and loved it. Charles was a fan from a young boy, joining shooting parties in the 1950s, with one photograph catching him blowing a miniature hunting trumpet while sitting on horseback.

Watch: Trump says Andrew being stripped of titles is 'tragic situation'

15:30 , Harriette Boucher

Recap: Prince Andrew could lose out on most of his compensation for leaving Royal Lodge

15:00 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor may lose out on most of his hefty compensation claim after his exit from Royal Lodge.

The King’s brother, who is set to be evicted from the Windsor mansion after he was stripped of his royal titles earlier this week, is reportedly due to receive a six-figure sum after surrendering his lease.

But sources have told The Telegraph his now-former home is in dire need of repairs and maintenance – and that Andrew may end up out of pocket if costs are deducted from his package.

Andrew could lose out on most of his compensation for leaving Royal Lodge

Calls for Andrew to finally reveal full truth about Epstein

14:30 , Harriette Boucher

Calls for Andrew to finally reveal full truth about Epstein after losing all titles

Andrew biographer says ‘more damaging’ material to come

14:00 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew Lownie, the biographer who has spent years researching Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, said that “there’s lots more still to come”.

His book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York landed just before Andrew’s fall from grace.

Following King Charles’ decision to strip his brother of his royal titles, Lownie said: “I think there’s lots more still to come, lots more, and it will be even more damaging material.”

Recap: Jeremy Vine suggests Andrew could end up in a US jail

13:30 , Harriette Boucher

The broadcaster told the BBC that the King’s brother - who denies the allegations against him - no longer had anyone protecting him.

He said Andrew had been “buried alive” and he was “amazed” at the plans to take his last military honour away from him.

“But I wonder whether the Americans will think, ‘okay, we can now go for him’. I would reckon in the next five years he'll be in an American jail.”

He added: “I think they'll start some extradition proceedings on him. Because now he has no protection… That must be a signal to the FBI and others that they can now look into him properly.”

Watch: Virginia Giuffre tells Panorama Ghislaine Maxwell patted her on the back and said she'd 'made Prince Andrew really happy'

13:00 , Harriette Boucher

Prince William leaves behind Andrew scandal as he arrives in Rio de Janeiro

12:30 , Harriette Boucher

The Prince of Wales arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday for a five-day visit to stage his Earthshot Prize and attend the COP30 UN climate change summit.

The visit may be a welcome escape for Prince William, who leaves behind a turbulent time for the royal family as they deal with Andrew’s ongoing scandal around his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

His trip clashes with the Duke of Sussex’s visit to Toronto this week, where he will meet with veterans, members of the armed forces community and military charities before Remembrance Day.

(Getty Images)

Did Donald Trump and Andrew know each other?

12:00 , Harriette Boucher

Donald Trump said he feels “badly” for the royal family amid the fallout over Andrew’s connections to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump, who has also faced pressure over his own ties to Epstein, told reporters on Sunday: “It’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the (royal) family.”

In 2019, when asked about sexual abuse allegations against Andrew, the president denied knowing him despite them having met on several occasions, including Trump’s state visit to the UK that year.

Mr Trump said: “I don’t know Prince Andrew, but it’s a tough story, it’s a very tough story.”

A photo from February 2000 shows Trump, his wife, Melania, and Andrew pictured together at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

Trump’s comments on Sunday come as members of a US congressional committee ramp up their calls for Andrew to answer questions over his friendship with Epstein.

Andrew and Trump during a visit to Westminster Abbey in 2019 (Getty)

Trump pictured with Andrew and Melania during his state visit in 2019 (AFP/Getty)

Watch: Virginia Giuffre tells BBC Panorama 'there's only one of us telling the truth'

11:28 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew proposed 'catch up' with Epstein months before infamous New York meeting

11:02 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew told paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein that it would “be good to catch up in person” months after Epstein was released from prison for prostituting minors.

Unsealed court documents have revealed that in an email in April 2010, following a suggestion from Epstein that the then-prince should meet American banker Jes Staley, Andrew said he would try to “drop by” New York later in the year.

In his disastrous Newsnight interview in 2019, Andrew, when pressed about why he met Epstein in New York in December 2010, said that he wanted to break up their friendship in person because doing it over the phone “was the chicken's way of doing it”.

Where will Andrew live on Sandringham Estate?

10:31 , Harriette Boucher

Where will Andrew live on Sandringham Estate?

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is set to vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge and take up a property on the 8,000-hectare Sandringham Estate.

His move will be funded privately by King Charles and take place “as soon as practicable”

York Cottage

York Cottage, which has previously been used as holiday accommodation or housing for estate employees, is a possible contender for Andrew’s new home.

The property was earmarked for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex before their departure from royal life.

Park House

Andrew’s move to Sandringham may place him in Park House, where the late Princess Diana was born.

Park House was leased to the charity Leonard Cheshire by the late Queen in 1987, which ran it as a hotel for disabled people.

Gardens House

He could also move to Gardens House, the residence that once housed the estate’s head gardener.

It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and is being used as a holiday let, according to Sandringham’s website.

Where will Andrew live on Sandringham Estate? Here are the options

US lawmakers call for Andrew to reveal what he knew about Epstein

10:00 , Harriette Boucher

Pressure for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to answer questions over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein in the US have intensified after the former prince was stripped of his titles.

Lawmakers in the US have now ramped up their calls for Andrew to hand over information on Epstein’s crimes to a House Oversight Committee, with key figures saying he may even be able to speak to a congressional committee remotely via video link.

Nicole Wootton-Cane and Rebecca Whittaker report:

Now US lawmakers call for Andrew to reveal what he knew about Epstein

Watch: Trump says Prince Andrew being stripped of titles is 'tragic situation'

09:33 , Harriette Boucher

US President Donald Trump feels “badly” for the royal family amid the fallout over Andrew’s ongoing scandal.

“It’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the (royal) family,” Mr Trump told reporters on board Air Force One late on Sunday.

“That’s been a tragic situation. It’s too bad. I feel badly for the family.”

Unseen Virginia Giuffre interview segments to feature in BBC Panorama on Tuesday

09:06 , Harriette Boucher

Previously unseen footage from a 2019 BBC Panorama interview with Virginia Giuffre is being shown at 8pm on Tuesday.

In her first UK television interview, "The Prince and the Epstein Scandal”, Ms Giuffre told the story of how she came to meet Andrew.

She detailed how Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew took her to Tramp nightclub in London, where the former prince asked her to dance.

"He is the most hideous dancer I've ever seen in my life", she said.

"His sweat was like it was raining basically everywhere".

Andrew has consistently denied all allegations.

Virginia Giuffre in a Panorama interview in 2019 (BBC)

Watch: Andrew will be stripped of remaining naval rank, Healey confirms

08:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar

Where is Sandringham? And who has lived there?

07:30 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has agreed to leave the Royal Lodge and move to Sandringham “as soon as practicable”.

Sandringham, the private home of the last six British monarchs, sits amid parkland, gardens and working farms about 110 miles (180 kilometres) north of London. It has been owned by the royal family since 1862, passing directly from one monarch to the next for more than 160 years.

It was recorded in the Domesday Book, the survey of lands in England compiled by William the Conqueror in 1086, as “Sant Dersingham,” or the sandy part of Dersingham. That was shortened to Sandringham in later years.

(PA Graphics) (PA Graphics)

Queen Victoria bought Sandringham for her eldest son, Edward, in 1862, largely in hopes that becoming a country gentleman would keep the playboy prince out of trouble in the nightspots of London, Paris, Monte Carlo and Biarritz. The future Edward VII transformed the estate into a modern country retreat to be passed on from one generation to the next.

The monarchs since have inherited it — and loved it. Charles was a fan from a young boy, joining shooting parties in the 1950s, with one photograph catching him blowing a miniature hunting trumpet while sitting on horseback.

Residents of Prince Andrew’s Road in Hellesdon demand street name change

06:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar

Residents of Prince Andrew’s Road in Hellesdon, near Norwich, want the street renamed after King Charles stripped his brother of royal titles over his Epstein ties.

Councillor Shelagh Gurney said there’s “a kind of misconception” – the road was actually named for Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark.

Some locals like Stacy Baldry told the BBC: “We wouldn’t want any association with the name”, while others, like Valerie Attfield, called changing it “a bit silly”.

“I feel it’s very unfortunate and I’m glad we don’t plan to stay here long-term. We’ll be moving in a couple of years, anyway,” said one resident, Stacy Baldry.

Watch: Andrew will be stripped of remaining naval rank, Healey confirms

01:15 , Harriette Boucher

Recap: Prince Andrew could lose out on most of his compensation for leaving Royal Lodge

Monday 3 November 2025 22:30 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor may lose out on most of his hefty compensation claim after his exit from Royal Lodge.

The King’s brother, who is set to be evicted from the Windsor mansion after he was stripped of his royal titles earlier this week, is reportedly due to receive a six-figure sum after surrendering his lease.

But sources have told The Telegraph his now-former home is in dire need of repairs and maintenance – and that Andrew may end up out of pocket if costs are deducted from his package.

Andrew could lose out on most of his compensation for leaving Royal Lodge

Timeline of Andrew scandals: From Queen’s favourite to Epstein allegations – and losing his ‘prince’ title

Monday 3 November 2025 21:30 , Harriette Boucher

Widely purported to have been the late Queen’s ‘favourite’ child, Andrew has suffered a sharp fall from grace over the last decade - with the King now having formally started the process to strip him of all his titles.

Plagued by a string of controversies, the latest development has seen Andrew agree to leave Royal Lodge as his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein continue to cause controversy.

The Palace said he will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

Here, The Independent takes a look at a timeline of Andrew’s fall from grace and his retreat from the public eye.

Timeline of Prince Andrew scandals: From Queen’s favourite to Epstein allegations

Did Donald Trump and Andrew know each other?

Monday 3 November 2025 20:30 , Harriette Boucher

Donald Trump said he feels “badly” for the royal family amid the fallout over Andrew’s connections to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump, who has also faced pressure over his own ties to Epstein, told reporters on Sunday: “It’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the (royal) family.”

In 2019, when asked about sexual abuse allegations against Andrew, the president denied knowing him despite them having met on several occasions, including Trump’s state visit to the UK that year.

Mr Trump said: “I don’t know Prince Andrew, but it’s a tough story, it’s a very tough story.”

A photo from February 2000 shows Trump, his wife, Melania, and Andrew pictured together at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

Trump’s comments on Sunday come as members of a US congressional committee ramp up their calls for Andrew to answer questions over his friendship with Epstein.

Andrew and Trump during a visit to Westminster Abbey in 2019 (Getty)
Trump pictured with Andrew and Melania during his state visit in 2019 (AP)

Watch: ‘Brought down a prince’: Virginia Giuffre’s family reacts to Andrew being stripped of royal title

Monday 3 November 2025 19:30 , Harriette Boucher

Prince Andrew decision will have been stressful for King, says Charles’s friend

Monday 3 November 2025 18:45 , Harriette Boucher

King Charles’s friend says stripping Andrew of his “prince” title will have been a “stressful” decision for the monarch to make.

“If this wasn't stressful, he's a human being, nothing would be stressful,” Jonathan Dimbleby, friend and biographer of the King, told BBC Radio 4 on Friday.

Andrew proposed 'catch up' with Epstein months before infamous New York meeting

Monday 3 November 2025 17:30 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew told paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein that it would “be good to catch up in person” months after Epstein was released from prison for prostituting minors.

Unsealed court documents have revealed that in an email in April 2010, following a suggestion from Epstein that the then-prince should meet American banker Jes Staley, Andrew said he would try to “drop by” New York later in the year.

In his disastrous Newsnight interview in 2019, Andrew, when pressed about why he met Epstein in New York in December 2010, said that he wanted to break up their friendship in person because doing it over the phone “was the chicken's way of doing it”.

Watch: Question Time filming halted and audience burst into applause as Andrew news breaks

Monday 3 November 2025 16:29 , Harriette Boucher

Prince William leaves behind Andrew scandal as he arrives in Rio de Janeiro

Monday 3 November 2025 16:11 , Harriette Boucher

The Prince of Wales has arrived in Rio de Janeiro for a five-day visit to stage his Earthshot Prize and attend the COP30 UN climate change summit.

The visit may be a welcome escape for Prince William, who leaves behind a turbulent time for the royal family as they deal with Andrew’s ongoing scandal around his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

His trip clashes with the Duke of Sussex’s visit to Toronto this week, where he will meet with veterans, members of the armed forces community and military charities before Remembrance Day.

(Getty Images)

Andrew's car spotted leaving Royal Lodge

Monday 3 November 2025 15:27 , Harriette Boucher

The Duke of York car was seen exiting the Royal Lodge on Monday, following the King’s decision to evict Andrew from the Windsor residence.

The former prince does not appear to be in the vehicle.

(REUTERS)

Prince Andrew decision will have been stressful for King, says Charles’s friend

Monday 3 November 2025 14:59 , Harriette Boucher

King Charles’s friend says stripping Andrew of his “prince” title will have been a “stressful” decision for the monarch to make.

“If this wasn't stressful, he's a human being, nothing would be stressful,” Jonathan Dimbleby, friend and biographer of the King, told BBC Radio 4 on Friday.

Prince Andrew decision will have been stressful for King, says Charles’s friend

How much will Andrew receive after leaving Royal Lodge?

Monday 3 November 2025 14:55 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew is set to receive a six-figure payment, which will be privately funded by the King, once he vacates Royal Lodge.

He will also be given an ongoing annual stipend, which will be worth several times the value of his £20,000-a-year Navy pension, according to The Guardian.

The newspaper claims that “relocation settlement” is intended to cover his move from Windsor to Sandringham, and the regular payments are designed to prevent him from “overspending in his new life as a commoner”.

Why Gen Z isn’t buying Andrew’s royal exile – and it could mean a way back for Harry

Monday 3 November 2025 14:25 , Harriette Boucher

King Charles’s move to strip Prince Andrew of his titles was meant to restore faith in the monarchy, but for younger generations, steeped in the Epstein era, the gesture feels too little, too late and far from authentic, writes Chloe Combi.

So, where does the royal family go from here?

Why Gen Z isn’t buying Andrew’s royal exile – and it could mean a way back for Harry

Watch: Trump says Prince Andrew being stripped of titles is 'tragic situation'

Monday 3 November 2025 13:58 , Harriette Boucher

US President Donald Trump feels “badly” for the royal family amid the fallout over Andrew’s ongoing scandal.

“It’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the (royal) family,” Mr Trump told reporters on board Air Force One late on Sunday.

“That’s been a tragic situation. It’s too bad. I feel badly for the family.”

Recap: Prince Andrew could lose out on most of his compensation for leaving Royal Lodge

Monday 3 November 2025 13:29 , Harriette Boucher

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor may lose out on most of his hefty compensation claim after his exit from Royal Lodge.

The King’s brother, who is set to be evicted from the Windsor mansion after he was stripped of his royal titles earlier this week, is reportedly due to receive a six-figure sum after surrendering his lease.

But sources have told The Telegraph his now-former home is in dire need of repairs and maintenance – and that Andrew may end up out of pocket if costs are deducted from his package.

Andrew could lose out on most of his compensation for leaving Royal Lodge

How Camilla influenced the King's decision to strip Andrew of his titles

Monday 3 November 2025 12:39 , Harriette Boucher

Queen Camilla is said to have played a part in King Charles’s decision to strip Andrew of his titles, expressing fears that his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein could impact her work with sex abuse victims.

Camilla was said to be appalled by Andrew’s relationship with Epstein and felt the continuous scandal was affecting her ability to carry out public duties, according to The Telegraph.

In a statement to mark the UN Day for the elimination of violence against women in 2020, Camilla said: “Each one of us has a part to play, to do everything in our power to raise awareness, to ‘reach in’ to others, and to support, and be inspired by, those very brave survivors.”

Andrew arranged a private tour of Buckingham Palace for businessmen from cryptocurrency mining firm

Monday 3 November 2025 11:55 , Harriette Boucher

The BBC has revealed Andrew arranged a private tour of Buckingham Palace for businessmen from cryptocurrency mining firm, Pegasus Group Holdings, which agreed to pay his ex-wife up to £1.4m.

The company employed Sarah Ferguson as a "brand ambassador" for a crypto-mining scheme - which lost investors millions when it failed.

She was reportedly paid more than £200,000 for her work and a leaked contract suggests she was in line for an additional bonus worth £1.2m.

Royal biographer warns ‘there is more to come’ for scandal-hit Andrew

Monday 3 November 2025 11:25 , Harriette Boucher

Royal biographer warns ‘there is more to come’ for scandal-hit Andrew

Watch: Awkward moment Prince Andrew’s standing with his family was laid bare – months before he was stripped of titles and home

Monday 3 November 2025 10:55 , Harriette Boucher

US lawmakers call for Andrew to reveal what he knew about Epstein

Monday 3 November 2025 10:25 , Harriette Boucher

Pressure for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to answer questions over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein in the US have intensified after the former prince was stripped of his titles.

Lawmakers in the US have now ramped up their calls for Andrew to hand over information on Epstein’s crimes to a House Oversight Committee, with key figures saying he may even be able to speak to a congressional committee remotely via video link.

Nicole Wootton-Cane and Rebecca Whittaker report:

Now US lawmakers call for Andrew to reveal what he knew about Epstein

What next for Beatrice and Eugenie and their grace and favour lifestyle?

Monday 3 November 2025 09:55 , Harriette Boucher

Beatrice likes to talk about AI in Saudi Arabia and Eugenie deals in art – both have rich husbands with good prospects, so why do they both reside in grace-and-favour Crown Estate properties?

It might not be long before more questions are asked about the sisters who get to retain their HRH titles without being working royals, writes Tessa Dunlop.

What next for Beatrice and Eugenie and their grace and favour life-style?

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