British police have confirmed they will not take further action or open a criminal investigation into claims that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked a Metropolitan Police bodyguard to investigate his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.

The review by the Metropolitan Police Service followed media reports suggesting that in 2011 the former prince had passed personal details of Giuffre — including her date of birth and social security number — to his protection officer in an alleged attempt to dig up information on her. After reassessing the reports, police said they had not uncovered new evidence of criminal behaviour or misconduct that would justify reopening or launching a new inquiry.

Giuffre had previously accused Andrew of sexual abuse linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, allegations he has consistently denied. She died by suicide in April 2025. The civil lawsuit she filed in the United States was settled out of court in 2022 without Andrew admitting wrongdoing.

The police decision came amid heightened public scrutiny following the publication of Giuffre’s posthumous memoir and ongoing debate about whether more evidence will emerge as documents linked to the Epstein case are released. Giuffre’s family expressed disappointment at the decision, saying justice had not been served.

The Met said it remains open to review any new credible information that could prompt fresh action, but for now the matter is closed under UK law.