Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, titled “Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice,” makes explosive revelations about Prince Andrew, accusing him of feeling entitled to engage in sexual acts with her during their encounters. Scheduled for release next week, this book comes nearly six months after Giuffre’s tragic suicide in Australia. Excerpts shared by the Guardian detail her experiences with the Duke of York, whom she accuses of behaving as if having sex with her was his “birthright.”
The memoir provides Giuffre’s perspective on three alleged sexual encounters with Andrew, including one at Ghislaine Maxwell’s London residence in March 2001, when she was just 17 years old. She recalls being told she was going to have a special experience, akin to meeting a prince. During their meeting, she described an interaction where Andrew correctly guessed her age—a detail he attributed to having daughters slightly younger than her. Giuffre’s account also discusses a photograph taken that night, where Andrew posed with her and Ghislaine Maxwell, which highlights the surreal circumstances surrounding their meeting.
Giuffre’s book portrays Andrew as a “bumbling dancer,” humorously noting his proclivity for sweating. She claims Maxwell instructed her to act as she did with former associates of Epstein. The nature of their encounters is detailed, with Giuffre suggesting that Andrew exhibited a sense of entitlement throughout, sharing intimate moments that left her feeling used.
In addition to the encounter in London, Giuffre recounts incidents in Epstein’s New York townhouse and his private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. While many details have been previously reported, Giuffre’s memoir consolidates these accounts and provides a deeper understanding of the manipulation and abuse she endured under Epstein, emphasizing the psychological toll it took on her. She speaks candidly about the tranquilizers she relied on to cope with the traumatic experiences she faced while involved with Epstein’s circle.
Giuffre’s story is a stark reminder of the exploitation that occurs within such powerful networks, reinforcing her calls for accountability among those within Epstein’s realm. It also sheds light on her background of vulnerability which Epstein exploited and presents a plea for understanding the complexities faced by abuse survivors.
This memoir serves not only as a testimony of one woman’s battle against abuse but also as a broader commentary on the importance of recognizing the experiences of those victimized by entrenched social power structures. Through her narratives, Giuffre advocates for justice and highlights the urgent need for systems that protect vulnerable individuals from manipulation and exploitation.