Prince Andrew, pictured alongside his elder sibling, King Charles, has decided to relinquish his mansion lease. Despite this change, he retains his position in the royal line of succession. Source: AP / Joanna Chan
The statement was released by Sky Roberts and Danny Wilson, Virginia’s brothers, and Amanda Roberts and Annette Wilson, her sisters-in-law.
“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,” they said.
“Today, she declares victory. 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 abetters connected to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.”
Jeffrey Epstein, who faced numerous allegations, including sex trafficking, passed away in 2019 in a New York prison while awaiting trial. His death was officially deemed a suicide. In 2022, Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in a U.S. prison for collaborating with Epstein to exploit minors.
“By continuously being gaslit by the UK government, UK metro police, US government here, it was a kick in the stomach to her that every time she would get to the point of justice, someone from the side would come in and dismiss her claims,” he told the UK’s Channel 4 in late October.
The public sentiment is increasingly vocal about the situation, with many suggesting, “No, there’s just too much substantial evidence here, it stinks of a cover-up.”
Sandringham, often utilized by King Charles for diplomatic engagements, served as the venue for a summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in March this year.
Andrew will move to a private property at Sandringham House, according to the BBC.
Unlike Royal Lodge, Sandringham is a private property of the royal family, and not owned by the Crown Estate.
Located in Norfolk in the east of England, Sandringham House is where the Windsor family spend their Christmas holidays.
According to a profile of Sandringham House by Town and Country Magazine, the 8,000-hectare estate was acquired in 1862 by the royal family.
Sandringham is frequently used by King Charles for meetings with world leaders, and was where he entertained Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a summit in March this year.
The lavish interior of Sandringham House, where King Charles has met with world leaders such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Source: AAP / Joe Giddens
Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will also move out of Royal Lodge, according to the BBC.
Andrew remains eighth in line for the throne.
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