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28-04-2025
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Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre's death cements royal's ruin, deepens Epstein's ‘evil' legacy: experts
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Virginia Giuffre's sudden death will forever remind the public of Prince Andrew's ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The 41-year-old, who accused the British royal and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by the American financier, took her life on Friday at her farm in Western Australia, her publicist confirmed. Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein And Prince Andrew Accuser, Dead At 41 By Suicide: Report "The death of Virginia Giuffre is a massive shock… and has created further negativity for Prince Andrew," royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "No doubt her funeral and the people delivering the eulogies will be a lasting reminder of how they think about the besieged prince and how their message will potentially blacken his tarnished reputation even more." Read On The Fox News App "This could be a summer of discontent for the royal family as they try to distance themselves any further from scandals," Turner added. Fox News Digital reached out to Andrew's attorney for comment. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital they do not speak for the Duke of York as he is no longer a working royal. The 65-year-old stepped back as a senior royal in 2019. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital there is no turning back for Andrew, who was known as Queen Elizabeth II's favorite son. He described how it is unlikely that Andrew will ever win over the public again. "Giuffre's tragic suicide adds another chapter to the evil legacy of the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein," Fitzwilliams explained. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter "… King Charles has unsuccessfully been trying to evict [Prince Andrew] from Royal Lodge where he has a 75-year lease. Further emails have surfaced showing he was in contact with Epstein longer than he admitted. He joined the royal family for the Easter Service but has no royal role or public support." "Virginia Giuffre was ultimately a tragic victim of a brutal pedophile," he shared. "Any hope Andrew may have had of casting doubt on her evidence… no longer exists. Unless he helps the FBI or takes on some sort of role running the royal estates, or does some charitable work, he doesn't seem to have a future." Giufree, born Virginia Roberts in Sacramento, California, once told interviewers that her childhood was shattered when she was sexually abused as a grade schooler by a man her family knew. She later ran away from home and endured more abuse, she said. In subsequent lawsuits, Giuffre said she was approached by Epstein's girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, in 2000. She said Maxwell hired her as a masseuse for Epstein, but the couple made her a sexual servant, pressuring her into gratifying not only Epstein, but his friends and associates. Giuffre said she was flown around the world for assignations with men, including Andrew, when she was 17 and 18. The men denied it and assailed Giuffre's credibility. She acknowledged changing some key details of her account, including the age at which she first met Epstein. However, many parts of her story were supported by documents, witness testimony and photos — including one of her and Andrew, with his arm around her bare midriff, in Maxwell's London townhouse. WATCH: VIRGINIA GIUFFRE, JEFFREY EPSTEIN AND PRINCE ANDREW ACCUSER, DEAD AT 41 BY SUICIDE: REPORT Giuffre said in one of her lawsuits that she had sex with Andrew three times: in London during her 2001 trip, at Epstein's New York mansion when she was 17, and in the Virgin Islands when she was 18. She said she met her now-husband in 2002 while taking massage training in Thailand at Epstein's behest. She married, moved to Australia and had a family. Epstein killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial on U.S. federal sex trafficking charges involving dozens of teenage girls and young women, some as young as 14. The charges came 14 years after police in Palm Beach, Florida, first began investigating allegations that he sexually abused underage girls who were hired to give him massages. Giuffre came forward publicly after the initial investigation ended in an 18-month Florida jail term for Epstein, who made a secret deal to avoid federal prosecution by pleading guilty instead to relatively minor state-level charges of soliciting prostitution. He was released in 2009. She went on to become an advocate for sex trafficking survivors and a central figure in Epstein's prolonged downfall. Andrew categorically rejected Giuffre's allegations and said he did not recall having met her. However, his denials blew up in his face during a nuclear November 2019 BBC interview. Viewers saw a prince who proffered curious rebuttals — such as disputing Giuffre's recollection of sweaty dancing by saying he was medically incapable of perspiring — and showed no empathy for the women who said Epstein abused them. Within days of the interview, Andrew stepped down from his royal duties. He settled with Giuffre in 2022 for an undisclosed sum, agreeing to make a "substantial donation" to her survivors' organization. A statement filed in court said that the prince acknowledged Epstein was a sex trafficker and Giuffre "an established victim of abuse." Maxwell was convicted in 2021 on federal sex trafficking and conspiracy charges. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News Giuffre separated from her husband and children this year. She had been charged with breaching a family violence restraining order over an incident in February and was set to appear in court in June in the city of Perth, where her estranged husband and children live. She had yet to enter a plea to the charge. A conviction would have carried a potential maximum sentence of two years in prison. Most recently, Giuffre's publicist said she was hospitalized after a serious accident. Giuffre is survived by her three children. "Giuffre's death delivers an irrevocable end to the royal scandal cementing Prince Andrew's public downfall," said British royal expert Hilary Fordwich. "His denials, disastrous BBC interview, combined with the outpouring of public sympathy for her, caused irremediable damage and disgrace for him. His actions solidified the public's perception of him as unlikely to ever rehabilitate his image or return to public duties." "Her death does not exonerate him, but merely closes the matter. The stigma, though, remains with unresolved questions persisting in the public consciousness," Fordwich noted. WATCH: QUEEN ELIZABETH 'REMAINED INCREDIBLY CLOSE' TO PRINCE ANDREW 'RIGHT UP UNTIL HER DEATH,' ROYAL AUTHOR CLAIMS "What would have been prudent and the only way to, in some way repair, at least to a limited extent, his public image, would have been to have served extremely quietly in some way. Instead, he has spent his time riding around Windsor grounds." It is believed that Andrew first met Epstein in 1999. Andrew claimed he cut ties with Epstein shortly after the pair were photographed taking a stroll through Central Park. "Prince Andrew was once a brave pilot in the Falklands War and seemed at home in his 22 years in the navy," said Fitzwilliams. "The rest of his career has been a catalog of disasters which have been well chronicled. He no longer carries out royal engagements and does not use his HRH, having been stripped of his patronages. He also cannot wear a military uniform." Andrew has been attempting to keep a low profile at his palatial Royal Lodge home. He's reportedly picked up gardening in hopes of pinching a few article source: Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre's death cements royal's ruin, deepens Epstein's 'evil' legacy: experts
Fox News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre's death cements royal's ruin, deepens Epstein's ‘evil' legacy: experts
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Virginia Giuffre's sudden death will forever remind the public of Prince Andrew's ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The 41-year-old, who accused the British royal and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by the American financier, took her life on Friday at her farm in Western Australia, her publicist confirmed. "The death of Virginia Giuffre is a massive shock… and has created further negativity for Prince Andrew," royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "No doubt her funeral and the people delivering the eulogies will be a lasting reminder of how they think about the besieged prince and how their message will potentially blacken his tarnished reputation even more." "This could be a summer of discontent for the royal family as they try to distance themselves any further from scandals," Turner added. Fox News Digital reached out to Andrew's attorney for comment. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital they do not speak for the Duke of York as he is no longer a working royal. The 65-year-old stepped back as a senior royal in 2019. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital there is no turning back for Andrew, who was known as Queen Elizabeth II's favorite son. He described how it is unlikely that Andrew will ever win over the public again. "Giuffre's tragic suicide adds another chapter to the evil legacy of the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein," Fitzwilliams explained. "… King Charles has unsuccessfully been trying to evict [Prince Andrew] from Royal Lodge where he has a 75-year lease. Further emails have surfaced showing he was in contact with Epstein longer than he admitted. He joined the royal family for the Easter Service but has no royal role or public support." "Virginia Giuffre was ultimately a tragic victim of a brutal pedophile," he shared. "Any hope Andrew may have had of casting doubt on her evidence… no longer exists. Unless he helps the FBI or takes on some sort of role running the royal estates, or does some charitable work, he doesn't seem to have a future." Giufree, born Virginia Roberts in Sacramento, California, once told interviewers that her childhood was shattered when she was sexually abused as a grade schooler by a man her family knew. She later ran away from home and endured more abuse, she said. In subsequent lawsuits, Giuffre said she was approached by Epstein's girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, in 2000. She said Maxwell hired her as a masseuse for Epstein, but the couple made her a sexual servant, pressuring her into gratifying not only Epstein, but his friends and associates. Giuffre said she was flown around the world for assignations with men, including Andrew, when she was 17 and 18. The men denied it and assailed Giuffre's credibility. She acknowledged changing some key details of her account, including the age at which she first met Epstein. However, many parts of her story were supported by documents, witness testimony and photos — including one of her and Andrew, with his arm around her bare midriff, in Maxwell's London townhouse. WATCH: VIRGINIA GIUFFRE, JEFFREY EPSTEIN AND PRINCE ANDREW ACCUSER, DEAD AT 41 BY SUICIDE: REPORT Giuffre said in one of her lawsuits that she had sex with Andrew three times: in London during her 2001 trip, at Epstein's New York mansion when she was 17, and in the Virgin Islands when she was 18. She said she met her now-husband in 2002 while taking massage training in Thailand at Epstein's behest. She married, moved to Australia and had a family. Epstein killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial on U.S. federal sex trafficking charges involving dozens of teenage girls and young women, some as young as 14. The charges came 14 years after police in Palm Beach, Florida, first began investigating allegations that he sexually abused underage girls who were hired to give him massages. Giuffre came forward publicly after the initial investigation ended in an 18-month Florida jail term for Epstein, who made a secret deal to avoid federal prosecution by pleading guilty instead to relatively minor state-level charges of soliciting prostitution. He was released in 2009. She went on to become an advocate for sex trafficking survivors and a central figure in Epstein's prolonged downfall. Andrew categorically rejected Giuffre's allegations and said he did not recall having met her. However, his denials blew up in his face during a nuclear November 2019 BBC interview. Viewers saw a prince who proffered curious rebuttals — such as disputing Giuffre's recollection of sweaty dancing by saying he was medically incapable of perspiring — and showed no empathy for the women who said Epstein abused them. Within days of the interview, Andrew stepped down from his royal duties. He settled with Giuffre in 2022 for an undisclosed sum, agreeing to make a "substantial donation" to her survivors' organization. A statement filed in court said that the prince acknowledged Epstein was a sex trafficker and Giuffre "an established victim of abuse." Maxwell was convicted in 2021 on federal sex trafficking and conspiracy charges. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Giuffre separated from her husband and children this year. She had been charged with breaching a family violence restraining order over an incident in February and was set to appear in court in June in the city of Perth, where her estranged husband and children live. She had yet to enter a plea to the charge. A conviction would have carried a potential maximum sentence of two years in prison. Most recently, Giuffre's publicist said she was hospitalized after a serious accident. Giuffre is survived by her three children. "Giuffre's death delivers an irrevocable end to the royal scandal cementing Prince Andrew's public downfall," said British royal expert Hilary Fordwich. "His denials, disastrous BBC interview, combined with the outpouring of public sympathy for her, caused irremediable damage and disgrace for him. His actions solidified the public's perception of him as unlikely to ever rehabilitate his image or return to public duties." "Her death does not exonerate him, but merely closes the matter. The stigma, though, remains with unresolved questions persisting in the public consciousness," Fordwich noted. WATCH: QUEEN ELIZABETH 'REMAINED INCREDIBLY CLOSE' TO PRINCE ANDREW 'RIGHT UP UNTIL HER DEATH,' ROYAL AUTHOR CLAIMS "What would have been prudent and the only way to, in some way repair, at least to a limited extent, his public image, would have been to have served extremely quietly in some way. Instead, he has spent his time riding around Windsor grounds." It is believed that Andrew first met Epstein in 1999. Andrew claimed he cut ties with Epstein shortly after the pair were photographed taking a stroll through Central Park. "Prince Andrew was once a brave pilot in the Falklands War and seemed at home in his 22 years in the navy," said Fitzwilliams. "The rest of his career has been a catalog of disasters which have been well chronicled. He no longer carries out royal engagements and does not use his HRH, having been stripped of his patronages. He also cannot wear a military uniform." Andrew has been attempting to keep a low profile at his palatial Royal Lodge home. He's reportedly picked up gardening in hopes of pinching a few pennies.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The real reason Camilla wore blue to attend Easter Sunday service with Charles
Queen Camilla wore blue at Easter as a nod to 'renewal and new life'. The royal, 77, joined King Charles and dozens of royals at the Easter Service in Windsor on Sunday with Princess Anne, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as well as Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank all in attendance. Taking Sunday best literally, the royal women were sure to dress to the nines in colourful clothing, with stylist Karine Laudort revealing Camilla's outfit and colour choice was no accident. 'This palette choice subtly nods to themes of renewal and serenity, fitting for the season and setting.' Karine added that the queen's hat had a feminine and pretty quality to it, while her accessorises boasted a more practical tone. 'Her look was completed with a coordinated wide-brimmed hat adding dimension and a soft, feminine flair to the structured silhouette,' the expert explained. 'She accessorised her outfit with a textured beige tote-style handbag, a modern yet practical alternative to the traditional clutch.' The Duke of York and Sarah Ferguson were spotted arriving at the ceremony as was the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and their son James, Earl of Wessex. Notably absent were the Prince and Princess of Wales who celebrated Easter with the Middleton family and Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine and Prince Louis, six at Sandringham instead. And as the family gathered, putting their best fashion foot forward, an expert has revealed the hidden meanings behind the stylish ensembles. Clooked radiant in a baby blue coat from Fiona Clare Couture which featured delicate floral embroidery around the collar and cuffs. The royal added a matching blue wide-brimmed hat, set jauntily on her head and finished off with a statement blue rose by Philip Treacy. To her spring-inspired outfit, Camilla added a small brooch with a central moonstone and diamond figure-of-eight pattern and a Bottega Veneta bag in ecru with matching leather gloves. Meanwhile the King matched his wife of 20 years in a dark blue suit, adding a touch of spring to his outfit with a pastel pink shirt and bright blue castle-print tie. Not only did he present an exciting outfit choice, but he also projected his calm authority. Karine said of the king's bold look: 'King Charles appeared in a polished royal tailoring for this year's Easter service, opting for a deep sapphire blue suit, a tone richer than traditional navy, which felt like a deliberate nod to spring renewal, offering vibrancy while still staying within the bounds of royal formality. 'The colour coordination subtly echoed Queen Camilla's powder blue ensemble, reinforcing the visual unity between the royal couple without appearing overtly matched—a strategic sartorial harmony often favoured by royal pairs during public religious ceremonies. 'King Charles's ensemble demonstrated the power of monochrome dressing with tonal variation—a technique often used in diplomatic circles to project calm authority.' Keeping in with the Easter theme and bright colours, Princess Anne, 74, donned a pastel and bottle green double-breasted coat with a Robin Hood-inspired hat. Karine added that Princess Anne 'stayed true to her distinct personal style - refined, no-nonsense, and rooted in tradition' and also gave a subtle nod to her military background. The expert said: 'The silhouette - a midi-length coat with a high collar and nipped-in waist - felt reminiscent of military or equestrian tailoring, echoing her lifelong connection to both service and horsemanship. 'Her sage green hat, shaped with a fedora-like structure and minimal trim, gave the outfit a distinctly countryside-chic touch. Matching her aunt's green-themed outfit, Princess Beatrice, 36, opted for a bottle green dress from Ahana Chambreas she walked hand in hand with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi 'Lastly, she carried a structured black clutch, keeping the accessories sharp, simple, and functional, and a vintage-style brooch at the neck, possibly a piece with personal or historical meaning. 'Princess Anne's overall look was the epitome of timeless royal utility, as she remains one of the few royals to consistently channel practical elegance, with nods to both heritage and service.' Matching her aunt's green-themed outfit, Princess Beatrice, 36, opted for a bottle green dress from Ahana Chambre which she paired with matching green satin Mary Jane heels by Emilia Wickstead, and a gold and green statement hairband from by Justine Bradley-Hill Millinery. The stylist described Beatrice's colour choice as 'inspired', adding: 'The emerald hue, rich yet understated, was an inspired choice for a spring religious service, evoking both new beginnings and timeless sophistication.' To finish off her look, the mother-of-two added a white clutch bag to match the pearl buttons on her midi dress. Princess Eugenie, 35, went one step further with her light colour choice, opting for a brilliant off-white trench coat from Reiss and matching beret-style hat with a veil from Emily-London headwear. The royal added a pair of camel-coloured suede heels to match her beige dress and handbag. In tune with her mother, Sarah Ferguson, 65, also went for a white outfit. In tune with her mother, Sarah Ferguson, 65, also went for a white outfit, donning a Chanel-inspired boxy jacket over a black dress with matching gloves Meanwhile Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, went for deeper and richer tones, wearing a deep burgundy coat over a white collared dress Channeling Chanel in a structured white and black jacket over a black dress with matching gloves, handbag and headband, making the red-haired royal the picture of timeless elegance. Meanwhile Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh went for deeper and richer tones, wearing a deep burgundy coat over a white collared dress. The royal, 60, matched her clutch with gold details to her coat but opted for a playful contrast with a blush pink fascinator complete with contrasting veil. She added burgundy and pastel drop earrings and nude patent leather kitten heels with pearl button details. Karine revealed the royal had perfectly balanced the receding autumn season with the rebirth of spring, explaining: 'The deep wine colour brought autumnal depth to a springtime palette, creating a sophisticated contrast to the lighter pastels traditionally worn at Easter, yet still very much seasonally appropriate. 'Crowning the look was a muted pink and cream cocktail hat, worn at a chic tilt, complete with a sculptural bow. 'The mix of plum and blush tones worked harmoniously, showcasing Sophie's sophisticated approach to colour-blocking.'
New York Times
21-04-2025
- General
- New York Times
People Gather to Mourn, and Honor, Pope Francis
The world is mourning Pope Francis, who died on Monday at 88. Church bells tolled in Vatican City, Manila, Paris and beyond as a tribute to the pontiff, a progressive reformer from Argentina. Catholics mourned as world leaders penned tributes. Now, as the church prepares for the complex process of naming a successor, many are celebrating Francis's legacy as a champion of the poor who spoke his mind. He urged compassion for migrants, pushed for a frank conversation about the climate crisis and condemned the devastation in Gaza. Within the church, he also advocated for more inclusivity and worked to address its sexual abuse crisis. 'I am not a believer but what Francis said always touched my soul,' said Susanna Almonti, 60, who had come to St. Peter's Basilica after the news of Francis' death on Monday. She wept, adding, 'I felt his humanity even as a layperson.' Here are some scenes of the reaction to his death. Credit... Todd Heisler/The New York Times Reverend Canon Grzegorz Stasiak arranges flowers at the altar at St. Rose of Lima Church in Brooklyn on Monday. Credit... Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Cecilia Kim, 65, praying for the late Pope Francis at Myeong-dong Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea. 'The pope even completed the Easter Service before the last moment,' she said. 'I am so sad.' Video People lighting candles at Myeongdong Catholic Church in Seoul, South Korea, in memory of Pope Francis. Credit... Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times Outside Saint-Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, on Monday. Video Singing at the Cathedral and Sanctuary of Adoration in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, after the Easter Monday Mass. Credit... Guerchom Ndebo for The New York Times Praying After Easter Monday mass at the Cathedral and Adoration Shrine in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Credit... Salvatore Laporta/Associated Press People photographing a poster in Naples honoring Pope Francis that says in part, 'Thank you for everything … Naples greets you.' Credit... Eric Lee/The New York Times Reverend Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, talking with the media about Pope Francis' legacy. Credit... Sarah Pabst for The New York Times Parishioners at the Basílica de San José de Flores in Buenos Aires, the church where Pope Francis worshiped in his youth, following the news of his death, on Monday. Credit... Brendan Hoffman for The New York Times A man praying Monday at the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Alexander in Kyiv.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tyrone church hosts Easter service, looks ahead to new facility
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ)—On Easter, many churches hold sunrise or early morning services. The Community Worship Center on Bald Eagle Avenue opened its doors in 1996. Almost 30 years later, the church has outgrown its current building and is planning to move to a new location. 'It's been something I've been talking about since 2015. So that's ten years that we've been waiting and believing God, you know, for the next thing,' Keith Deal, Senior Pastor at the church, said. With its growing membership, the size of the church isn't sustainable. State College businessman honored with street name 'So it holds only about 230 people in the sanctuary. So we got to run multiple services. Our church runs about 500 on a Sunday. But like on Easter Sunday, like today, there were over 700 people who came. So we had two services again, which is just a lot for our little building to hold,' Deal said. On Sunday, the church put up a tent on their new piece of land to hold the first of many services. It's 20 acres, and only three miles away from their current building. Patsy DelBaggio has been a member for almost 30 years. He admitted there were times when he thought the church wouldn't find a new place to start building. However, he said they kept believing and praying. 'Sometimes it takes a while to happen. So it, you know, it's very rewarding. And, really builds your faith. Because, you see, God is working and things start happening. We just kept believing in God. And, so, you know, we're very happy,' DelBaggio said. The blueprints for the new church were unveiled at the end of Sunday's service. It'll be between 17,000 and 18,00 square feet. It will have a dual purpose. The facility will be used for Sunday service in the morning, and the sanctuary will seat about 800 people. Then it will also be used as a gymnasium for the Tyrone Christian Academy. The goal is to have the new building finished for next year's Easter Service and to be debt-free by 2028. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
