
Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide and sexual abuse that some readers may find distressing.
Virginia Giuffre’s posthumously released memoir has shed new light on the alleged sexual abuse she endured as a teenager, including fresh claims involving Prince Andrew — whom she says was referred to by a “code name.”
Giuffre, who died by suicide in April this year, was 38. Her memoir, Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, was released on October 21 and includes her detailed recollections of encounters with the Duke of York and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Giuffre first accused Prince Andrew in 2019, claiming that the royal, now 65, had sex with her on three occasions when she was underage, after being introduced to him by Epstein. Months earlier, Epstein had been arrested on sex trafficking charges and later died in prison by suicide before facing trial.
In 2022, Giuffre and Andrew reached an out-of-court settlement following her 2021 civil suit, in which she was awarded an undisclosed sum. The Duke has consistently denied all allegations against him.

The scandal forced Andrew to give up his military titles, royal patronages, and his “His Royal Highness” title to Queen Elizabeth II. Just last week, ahead of Giuffre’s memoir release, he reportedly relinquished his remaining royal honours, including his title as the Duke of York.