The family of Virginia Giuffre, the woman who first accused Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of $£×√al a$$ault, has expressed gratitude to the police after the former Prince was arrested.

Thames Valley Police arrested Andrew at his home in Sandringham this morning, February 19.

In an emotional statement, Ms Giuffre’s family told CBS News: “At last, today, our broken hearts have been lifted by the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.” 

They added: “On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the UK’s Thames Valley Police for their investigation, and the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. 

“He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.” 

Virginia Giuffre di£d by su!.cide aged 41 at her home in Australia in April 2025. 

An image of her standing beside then-Prince Andrew has become one of the most notorious to emerge from the files relating to convicted $£x offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

She alleged that Epstein had trafficked her to have s£x with the royal when she was underage. 

Andrew has denied ever meeting her and has always strenuously denied any wrongdoing. He has also previously suggested the photo is a fake. 

In 2022, he reached an out-of-court settlement with Ms Giuffre reportedly worth around £12 million, which did not constitute an admission of wrongdoing. 

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf paid tribute to Ms Giuffre in a post on X following the arrest, saying: “Due process matters but so does accountability. 

“For far too long, wealth, titles and status have protected men. 

“It is down to the bravery of Epstein’s victims, like Virginia Giuffre, that there is some scrutiny on those who associated with him.”