The British royal family faces renewed scrutiny following the release of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, "Nobody’s Girl," which was published posthumously after her death in April. Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, had long alleged that Andrew sexually abused her when she was a minor and a victim of sex trafficking.

The memoir, which quickly reached No. 1 on Amazon's bestseller list, recounts Giuffre's experiences, including her first meeting with Andrew in March 2001. In the book, she details how she was introduced to the prince by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell when she was just 17 years old. Giuffre claims she was forced to have sex with Andrew on three occasions, including at Epstein's residence in New York and on his private island in the Caribbean.

Giuffre's allegations have reignited discussions about Andrew's past and his connections to Epstein. The 65-year-old prince announced last week that he would relinquish his royal titles, including Duke of York, while maintaining that he "vigorously" denies Giuffre's claims.

In her memoir, Giuffre describes how Maxwell prepared her for the meeting with Andrew, telling her it would be a special day, akin to meeting a "handsome prince." She recalls Andrew mentioning that his daughters were younger than her and that Maxwell instructed her to "do for him what you do for Jeffrey."

Giuffre also discusses the financial aspect of her encounters, stating that Epstein paid her $15,000 shortly after her first sexual encounter with Andrew. She alleges that she was coerced into these situations and that her credibility was undermined by Andrew's team, which attempted to hire internet trolls to harass her during her legal battles.

In 2022, Andrew reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre for an undisclosed amount, acknowledging her suffering as a victim of sex trafficking without admitting any wrongdoing. Giuffre expressed disappointment in the lack of a formal apology, stating, "The Duke of York owed me a meaningful apology as well."

The fallout from these allegations has led to increased calls for action against Andrew. Lawmakers from the Scottish National Party have introduced a motion to strip him of his titles, with Conservative lawmaker Robert Jenrick stating, "It’s about time Prince Andrew took himself off to live in private and make his own way in life."

Additionally, London's Metropolitan Police are reportedly investigating claims that Andrew sought to check Giuffre's criminal record through a police bodyguard in 2011. This comes amid revelations that Andrew may have maintained contact with Epstein longer than he previously admitted.

Ghostwriter Amy Wallace, who collaborated with Giuffre on the memoir, emphasized the importance of Giuffre's bravery in speaking out against the injustices she faced. She suggested that Andrew should testify in the U.S. regarding his knowledge of Epstein's crimes, stating, "Giuffre deserves all credit for whatever role she played in forcing Prince Andrew to relinquish a few more of his titles."