British police decision over Andrew sex claims ‘comes as no surprise’, says source

Virginia Giuffre is suing the British Queen’s second son for allegedly sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager.

Prince Andrew came under intense scrutiny after a disastrous interview on BBC Newsnight in the wake of allegations brought by Virginia Giuffre after Jeffrey Epstein's arrest. Picture: PA

The Metropolitan Police’s decision to take no further action over sexual assault claims against Prince Andrew has “come as no surprise”, those close to Andrew have said.

A source close to the under-fire Prince said he has “always vigorously maintained his innocence and continues to do so”.