Emotional day for the royals as William honors 7/7 victims and Andrew sees Epstein probe end
Prince William was visibly moved during a solemn appearance at the 7/7 Memorial Gardens in London on Monday, marking the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2005 terrorist attacks. The Prince of Wales laid flowers in Hyde Park and met with survivors and bereaved families, his emotions evident during the poignant ceremony.
The 43-year-old future king’s solo engagement came at a deeply sensitive time for the royal family, coinciding with a major development concerning his uncle, Prince Andrew.
Reports confirm that the Duke of York is unlikely to face further legal scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to a memo from the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI—obtained by ABC News and Axios—there is no Epstein “client list,” and no additional charges will be filed as part of the review ordered during Donald Trump’s presidency.
A royal biographer told Newsweek that Andrew will likely feel “off the hook” following this update. The Duke had previously settled a civil lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse when she was 17. Andrew has always denied the allegations and the case was settled out of court without admission of liability. Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year.
While Andrew privately exhales amid the legal closure, Prince William’s emotional tribute underscored a sharp contrast—reminding the public of the royal family's ongoing efforts to support national remembrance while navigating personal and public complexities behind the scenes.
