Virginia Giuffre's Family Reacts to Former Prince Andrew's Arrest

Virginia Giuffre Family Slams Former Prince Andrew After Arrest

Published February 19, 2026 5:18 AM PST | Updated February 19, 2026 6:51 AM PST

The family of the late Virginia Giuffre -- who publicly accused convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and former Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, and died by suicide last year -- is applauding the Andrew's arrest Thursday.

Her brother Sky Roberts and sister-in-law Amanda Roberts told NBC News the arrest feels like a "surreal moment" and a "piece of justice" that Giuffre has been fighting for.

Her siblings told CBS News in a separate statement... "At last, today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty."

The younger brother of King Charles III was arrested over suspicions of misconduct in public office after being accused of sharing confidential information with Epstein while working for the British government in 2010.

Virginia's siblings thanked the UK's Thames Valley Police for arresting him, adding ... "He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you."

Charles shared a statement of his own, pledging his "wholehearted support and co-operation" the authorities.

Andrew has been linked to Epstein for years, and he has appeared in the Epstein files -- including images of him on all fours while leaning over what appears to be a young woman or girl lying on the floor.

He was stripped of his royal titles in late 2025 amid intense public backlash due to his undeniable association with the late sex offender ... something Virginia's family also raved about at the time.

Giuffre was one of the first people to publicly come forward and accuse Epstein of abuse ... claiming she first met him when she was 16 years old after Ghislaine Maxwell recruited her into his complex sex trafficking ring.

Maxwell was found guilty on five counts of sex trafficking in 2021 and Epstein died by suicide in 2019 in a New York jail before his trial for federal sex trafficking charges commenced.

Giuffre took her life in April 2025 at the age of 41 ... although her father doesn't believe she died by suicide.

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