Released posthumously, Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, “Nobody’s Girl,” intensifies scrutiny on Prince Andrew with detailed claims that he believed having sex with her was his “birthright.” The book provides deeper insights into Giuffre’s nearly two years within Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, offering a vital, personal perspective on her survival and her persistent fight for justice against powerful figures.
A posthumous memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre is set to bring renewed focus and chilling details to one of the most significant scandals of recent decades. Titled “Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice,” the book, co-written with journalist Amy Wallace, was completed before Giuffre’s tragic death by suicide in April at the age of 41. It offers an expanded account of her claims of being sexually trafficked by the late financier, with particular emphasis on her alleged encounters with Britain’s Prince Andrew.
For 16 years, Giuffre publicly shared her story through interviews and lawsuits. This memoir, released on October 21, serves as her definitive statement, aiming to provide “context where it has been sorely lacking” about her experiences in Epstein’s “sickening world.” While it revisits allegations involving many powerful men who socialized with Epstein, Giuffre carefully omits some names, citing either a lack of knowledge or fear of retaliation. However, her account of Prince Andrew is starkly detailed.
The Origins of a Nightmare: Mar-a-Lago and Ghislaine Maxwell’s Deception
Giuffre’s entanglement with Epstein began in the summer of 2000, just weeks before her 17th birthday. She was working at the spa at then-President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, where her father also worked in maintenance. It was there that she met Epstein’s longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, who offered her a job as a “masseuse” for Epstein.
This seemingly innocuous offer quickly devolved into a nightmare. Giuffre recounts how Epstein and Maxwell coerced her into performing sex acts during massages, systematically drawing her into their predatory network. She was transported to Epstein’s luxurious properties in New York, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and New Mexico, places where she alleges she was directed to have sex with many of Epstein’s famous and influential friends and acquaintances.
The memoir delves into the profound psychological toll of these experiences, which followed a traumatic childhood and other instances of sexual abuse. Giuffre grappled with how she rationalized staying for nearly two years, explaining, “I needed him not to be a selfish, cruel pedophile. So I told myself he wasn’t one.”
Prince Andrew: Explicit Accusations of Entitlement
Among the most explosive claims in “Nobody’s Girl” are Giuffre’s detailed recollections of encounters with Prince Andrew. In 2021, Giuffre sued the Duke of York, alleging they had sex when she was 17. The lawsuit was settled in 2022, with Andrew denying her claims but reportedly paying millions without admitting wrongdoing, as reported by the Associated Press.
The London Introduction and the Infamous Photograph
The memoir describes her first alleged meeting with Prince Andrew in March 2001, at Ghislaine Maxwell’s house near Hyde Park, London. Maxwell orchestrated the meeting with theatrical flair, telling Giuffre, “Get out of bed, sleepyhead! It was going to be a special day… just like Cinderella, I was going to meet a handsome prince!” Maxwell then took her shopping for an outfit, choosing jeans and a top that exposed her stomach, reminiscent of pop stars like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Upon meeting, Andrew reportedly correctly guessed her age as 17, noting, “My daughters are just a little younger than you.” It was during this introduction that Giuffre, wanting a memento for her mother, fetched her camera, and Epstein snapped the now-infamous photograph of Andrew with his arm around Giuffre’s waist, with Maxwell grinning behind them.
A Night Out and Allegations of “Birthright” Sex
The night continued with a visit to the Tramp nightclub. Giuffre recalls Andrew as “sort of a bumbling dancer,” noting that “he sweated profusely.” After returning to Maxwell’s residence, Giuffre claims she ran Andrew a bath before they had sex. She describes him as “friendly enough, but still entitled – as if he believed having sex with me was his birthright.” She further states he said “thank you” in a “clipped British accent,” and the encounter lasted less than half an hour.
The following morning, Maxwell allegedly praised Giuffre’s actions, saying, “You did well. The prince had fun.” Epstein, she claims, paid her $15,000 for “servicing the man the tabloids called ‘Randy Andy’.” The memoir also details two other alleged sexual encounters with Andrew: one in New York a month later, and another on Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands when she was approximately 18, which she describes as an “orgy” with “approximately eight other young girls.”
Prince Andrew’s Vehement Denials
Prince Andrew has consistently and vehemently denied all of Giuffre’s allegations. In a high-profile 2019 interview with BBC’s Emily Maitlis on Newsnight, he stated, “I can absolutely categorically tell you it never happened. I have no recollection of ever meeting this lady, none whatsoever.” He also questioned the authenticity of the well-known photograph, including whether it was his hand in the image.
During the same interview, Andrew claimed he suffered from a medical condition in 2001, resulting from an “adrenaline overdose” during the Falklands War, which prevented him from sweating – a direct contradiction to Giuffre’s account of him “sweating profusely” at the nightclub. He also provided an alibi for the date of the alleged London encounter, stating he spent the day with his daughter, Princess Beatrice, at a Pizza Express in Woking.
Broader Connections and Lingering Questions
While the memoir provides extensive detail on Prince Andrew, Giuffre is notably reserved about others. She describes meeting Donald Trump once at Mar-a-Lago, where he “couldn’t have been friendlier” and offered to help her find babysitting work, but she does not accuse him of wrongdoing. Similarly, she mentions being present for dinners Epstein had with former President Bill Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper, but makes no accusations against them.
Despite her extensive legal battles and public statements, Giuffre herself voiced profound frustration with the broader investigation, asking in the book’s concluding pages, “Where are those videotapes the FBI confiscated from Epstein’s houses? And why haven’t they led to the prosecution of any more abusers?” This question continues to resonate, highlighting persistent speculation about the extent of Epstein’s global sex trafficking ring and its powerful connections.
The Downfall of Epstein and Maxwell
Giuffre’s account is set against the backdrop of the eventual downfall of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. After breaking contact with Epstein in 2002, Palm Beach police initiated an investigation in 2005. This led to Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea to procuring a person under 18 for prostitution, for which he served a mere 13 months of an 18-month sentence.
New federal charges were brought against Epstein in 2019, but he died by suicide in jail while awaiting trial. Maxwell was subsequently convicted in 2021 on charges including sex trafficking and is now serving a 20-year prison sentence, as reported by the Associated Press. Although Giuffre was not part of these specific federal cases, her public advocacy and testimony played a crucial role in bringing justice to many victims.
Giuffre always stood out among Epstein’s victims for her consistent claim of being “loaned” to his rich and powerful associates. Her memoir, released posthumously, serves as a powerful and haunting testament to her experience, ensuring her story and her fight for justice continue to challenge those she accused, even after her death.
