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Prince Andrew's Aide Questioned in Alleged Smear Campaign

10/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Metropolitan Police have questioned Prince Andrew's former protection officer over claims he was instructed to gather damaging information on Virginia Giuffre.
Virginia Giuffre has accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse.
Reports describe an alleged smear campaign involving royal aides.
Giuffre's ex-boyfriend states she was left shaking in fear after their encounter, adding to the pressure on Prince Andrew amid talks about his future at Royal Lodge.

History

Historical Context

The Profumo Affair in 1963 involved British Secretary of State John Profumo's extramarital relationship with model Christine Keeler, which he initially denied to Parliament. The scandal, exacerbated by Keeler's ties to Soviet naval attaché Yevgeny Ivanov, led to Profumo's resignation and severely damaged the Conservative government of Harold Macmillan, contributing to its defeat in the 1964 election.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Police have questioned Prince Andrew's former protection officer over claims he was instructed to gather damaging information on Virginia Giuffre.
Virginia Giuffre has accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse.
Reports describe an alleged smear campaign involving royal aides.
Giuffre's ex-boyfriend states she was left shaking in fear after their encounter, adding to the pressure on Prince Andrew amid talks about his future at Royal Lodge.

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