The family of Virginia Giuffre, the woman who first accused Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of sexual assault, have thanked the police after the ex-prince was arrested.
Andrew was taken into custody by Thames Valley Police from his home in Sandringham this morning.
In an emotional statement, the Ms Giuffre’s family told CBS News: ‘At last, today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.’
They added: ‘On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the UK’s Thames Valley Police for their investigation, and the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
‘He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.’
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Ms Giuffre was found dead aged 41 at her home in Australia in April last year.
Andrew has denied ever meeting her and strenuously denies any wrongdoing.
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