Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia' and 'Virginia's revenge'

Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia' and 'Virginia's revenge'

Several British newspapers have been highlighting the latest developments in the scandal involving Prince Andrew and his association with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The Daily Mail reported that Andrew allegedly procured private data for a smear campaign against Virginia Giuffre, while The Sunday Telegraph claimed that the prince asked his police bodyguard to investigate his accuser. The former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has even advised Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut the 40p tax rate, putting him at odds with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

In another report, The Sunday Mirror revealed shocking details from Giuffre’s posthumous book, where she accused Prince Andrew of forcing her into a sexual encounter when she was 17 years old, at the London home of Ghislaine Maxwell. Despite the serious allegations, the prince made a settlement payment to Giuffre in 2022 and continues to deny any wrongdoing. Unfortunately, Giuffre tragically passed away earlier this year. The Daily Star published a claim that Andrew tried to silence his accuser with a gagging order to protect Queen Elizabeth, adding another layer to the scandal.

Meanwhile, The Sun reported that in light of the Epstein crisis, Prince Andrew decided to cancel Sarah Ferguson’s 66th birthday party. This move signified the escalating royal turmoil surrounding the scandal. The Observer featured an interview where Emily Maitlis confronted Prince Andrew about his dishonesty regarding his relationship with Epstein. This revelation added more fuel to the fire surrounding the prince’s controversial actions.

On a different note, The Sunday Times discussed Prince William’s rumored intentions to exclude Prince Andrew from the coronation ceremony when he ascends to the throne. This decision was reportedly driven by the intensifying scrutiny on Andrew’s association with Epstein. Additionally, the Sunday Express raised concerns about the potential release of “thousands of perverts” from prison due to proposed changes in sentencing laws, which they argue could jeopardize public safety

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