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This historic declaration from Buckingham Palace removing Prince Andrew of his royal status is regarded as an "acknowledgment" that events occurred to the late Virginia Giuffre, relatives have expressed.

Through its statement on the specified day, the royal establishment said that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor – under his current designation – will additionally leave his residence in Windsor, Royal Lodge, as his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein persist in generating controversy.

The statement concluded with: “Their majesties wish to make clear that their considerations and deepest empathy have been and will remain with the victims and survivors of every forms of mistreatment.”

Family Reaction: Recognition and Justice

Questioned whether this implied that King Charles trusts Virginia over Andrew, Giuffre's sibling Sky Roberts said: “Without a doubt, in my view that his words convey distinctly in that statement when he says he’s with survivors out there.

“It’s an admission that events took place, something has happened. We are witnessing a change,” he added.

A family member, Amanda Roberts, commented: “To put that acknowledgment out for victims is significant. It's unprecedented that from anyone, and recognizing that there are affected individuals in this situation is an affirmation that abuse did occur.

“This represents the initial step for that justice for those impacted. Primarily the admission that something went on here. This involved genuine suffering that affected these adolescent females.”

Through a book published after her death, Giuffre – who passed away recently – repeated allegations that, in her youth, she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions. He has always denied any wrongdoing. He settled a legal dispute with Giuffre for a reported £12m with no admission of liability.

She characterized the statement by the royal family as a “victory” and “vindication for our sister”.

“We are extremely proud of her, but then the sorrow hits because one hopes she was here to experience this moment alongside her – a moment that she has been waiting for, for a considerable period,” she continued.

Advocacy Groups React: Powerful Statement for Survivors

Women’s rights campaigners and support organizations also applauded the decision by the royal family, with some saying it conveyed an important message to those affected of abuse.

A representative, head of Refuge, stated it was “highly impactful to see victims recognised so explicitly in a statement from the royal household”, adding that it sent a signal that “victims are important, that their ordeals are believed, and that they merit to be at the heart of national conversations about mistreatment”.

Penny East, the chief executive at the Fawcett Society, said “this is a positive acknowledgment that the real victims here are not embarrassed politicians or disgraced princes, but the females who were abused by privileged, misogynistic men.”

Nonetheless, she continued: “Removing a title, or moving house can never be viewed as true accountability or adequate consequence. In fact, a courageous individual, Virginia Giuffre, has passed away. This was a terrible tragedy, and a indication of the profound impact sexual assault has on women and girls.”

Honoring Virginia Giuffre: A "Resolute Fighter"

Portraying Giuffre’s personality and fight for justice, Sky expressed she was a “strong warrior” who could additionally be cheeky and humorous.

“This is an regular individual from an typical background that achieved something extraordinary and in my opinion that is something the global community ought to be admiring of.

“Giuffre was a tenacious fighter who refused to back down and refused to stay silent and we are finally getting that recognition that she truly was a world hero.”

The palace offered no response.