The fallout from Prince Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein has long escaped the confines of palace press releases, now playing out in the court of public opinion through allies and acquaintances. The latest figure to draw intense scrutiny is Lady Victoria Hervey, the Duke’s former girlfriend, whose inflammatory remarks about the late Virginia Giuffre have ignited a firestorm of criticism and shifted attention to the voices still defending the disgraced royal.
The catalyst was the posthumous publication of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, which provides a harrowing, first-person account of her alleged abuse. Her detailed descriptions of her encounter with Prince Andrew present a stark picture that his simple denials have struggled to counter. It was this powerful, final testament from Giuffre that prompted Lady Victoria Hervey to launch a public attack on the victim’s credibility and motives.
In a series of social media posts, Hervey ventured into deeply troubling territory. She openly questioned the circumstances of Giuffre’s death, calling it “extremely convenient” and a tool to manipulate public memory. By asking “who benefited” from the suicide, she insinuated a conspiracy, further claiming that only those who have read complex legal depositions can understand the “truth.” She framed the widespread belief in Giuffre’s allegations as a “witch hunt” driven by “dark forces.”
These comments were seen as a cruel escalation of Hervey’s previous attacks, which included a glib “What is karma” post in response to a photo of an injured Giuffre. The pattern of behavior has left little doubt about her stance, positioning her as a fervent defender of Prince Andrew at any cost. The public backlash was swift, with critics condemning her for victim-shaming and exploiting a tragedy to suit a narrative.
As Prince Andrew retreats into private life, the scandal he leaves behind continues to be fueled by those connected to him. Lady Victoria Hervey’s controversial statements demonstrate that the battle over this story is far from over. They have ensured that the conversation continues, not just about what Prince Andrew may have done, but about how society treats survivors and the disturbing rhetoric used to silence them, even from beyond the grave.
