Victoria Derbyshire

Pizza Express conducted an internal inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s claim that he visited its Woking restaurant on the date Virginia Giuffre alleged they had sex, finding no evidence confirming or disproving his presence. Newsnight’s further research similarly uncovered no record of him being seen at the restaurant. The Metropolitan Police declined to confirm whether royal protection officers accompanied him that night, prompting criticism from Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, who called for greater transparency. The report revisits the former prince’s 2019 Newsnight interview in light of recent Epstein-related disclosures, his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and the removal of his royal titles. He continues to deny all wrongdoing.

Pizza Express conducted an internal investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s claim that he visited its Woking branch on the night Virginia Giuffre alleged sexual assault in 2001, finding no evidence confirming or disproving his presence. Extensive inquiries by BBC Newsnight similarly uncovered no records or witnesses supporting the claim. The Metropolitan Police declined to confirm whether protection officers accompanied him at the time, citing national security, prompting criticism from Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, who questioned the legitimacy of the refusal. Mountbatten-Windsor, who has consistently denied wrongdoing, lost his titles and royal roles following scrutiny over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.