The release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir after her death was reportedly the tipping point for King Charles III in dealing with the ongoing sexual assault scandal involving his brother, Prince Andrew.

Renowned royal author Christopher Andersen shared with Us Weekly that tensions were already brewing between Charles and Andrew, particularly over the Royal Lodge. However, the publication of Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl, earlier this month was the catalyst for Charles, age 76, to take decisive action.

Back in 2019, Giuffre accused Prince Andrew, now 65, of sexual assault, alleging that they had engaged in sexual activities when she was underage in 2001. Though Andrew has consistently denied these allegations, Giuffre pursued legal action against him, resulting in an out-of-court settlement in 2021.

Giuffre, who tragically took her own life at the age of 41 in April, included further allegations against Prince Andrew and the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, in her memoir.

Among the four children of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Prince Andrew has experienced some of the most dramatic fluctuations in fortune. His life and controversies are set to be further explored in Andrew Lownie’s upcoming book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York. The BBC has described this 2025 release as a starkly critical portrayal of Andrew’s life.

Andersen also spoke to Us about the possibility the king “knows” more regarding Andrew and Epstein’s past connection.

“You can’t escape the feeling that there is more — something even more damaging that would force the king to take such drastic action,” Andersen claimed to Us, noting that he’s “waiting for the other shoe to drop.”

Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday, October 30, that Charles had begun the official process to strip Andrew of all “style, titles and honors” and evicted him from Royal Lodge.

“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor,” Thursday’s statement read. “His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.”

He and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who was also evicted, have been living at the Royal Lodge rent-free for 22 years as part of a lease agreement allowing them to stay until 2078. Us understands that Andrew will be reclocating to Sandringham Estate immediately.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has officially been stripped of his “prince” title as he continues to make headlines for his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace announced in October 2025 that King Charles III had officially started the “formal” process to remove his brother’s “style, titles and honors” amid the fallout from his sexual assault scandal. […]

Charles’ decision comes as Andrew continues to make headlines for the Giuffre scandal and his alleged connection to Epstein.

“These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him,” the palace’s statement concluded on Thursday. “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”

Andersen speculated to Us that the British Parliament “put a lot of pressure” on Charles to make a move when it comes to his brother. “And now, he has,” the royal author added.

Giuffre’s family spoke out following Thursday’s news about Andrew.

Sky Roberts, Amanda Roberts, Danny Wilson and Lanette Wilson shared that “an ordinary American girl from an ordinary American family brought down a British prince with her truth and extraordinary courage” in a statement to Us on Thursday.

“Virginia Roberts Giuffre, our sister, a child when she was sexually assaulted by Andrew, never stopped fighting for accountability for what had happened to her and to countless other survivors like her,” the statement continued. “Today, she declares victory.”

They concluded, “We, her family, along with her survivor sisters, continue Virginia’s battle and will not rest until the same accountability applies to all of the abusers and abettors connected to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.