Buckingham Palace ‘gardener’ removes Virginia Giuffre memorial plaque in just 90 minutes
A gardener at Buckingham Palace’s grounds removed a tribute to Virginia Giuffre, the accuser of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, within a short hour. The plaque was taken down swiftly by a worker in high-visibility gear, who used a litter picker to erase the memory of the royal’s past connection to the case.
Installed by activists from Everybody Hates Elon, the plaque was positioned on a grassy area where tourists gathered to take selfies with the royal family. The group had recently executed a bold prank at the Louvre, aiming to shift focus to survivors of sexual abuse by powerful figures like Jeffrey Epstein.
Plaque honored survivors’ fight against Epstein
The memorial read:
“In honour of Virginia Giuffre, whose decades of campaigning exposed sexual abuse by powerful men like Jeffrey Epstein and former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.”
It also included:
“Her bravery and determination brought the truth to light. May she be remembered long after her abusers are forgotten.”
Despite its brief presence, the plaque sparked reactions from the organization. A representative said:
“Of course we are disappointed. We feel Andrew and the world should be made to remember Virginia’s bravery forever.”
They added:
“Billionaires and their mates think they can get away with anything. They think ordinary people will never fight back – let alone win.”
The group highlighted that Giuffre’s persistence led to accountability for Epstein and Andrew.
Giuffre’s legacy and final days
Giuffre’s image with Andrew has become a symbol of the Epstein scandal. She accused Epstein of trafficking her for sexual encounters with the prince while underage. Andrew denied ever meeting her, claiming the photograph was a fabrication.
After enduring years of mental health struggles and trauma, Giuffre passed away in her Australian home on April 25, 2025. Her family described her as “a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse,” noting the “toll of abuse… became unbearable.”
Dini von Mueffling, Giuffre’s long-time publicist, praised her as “one of the most extraordinary human beings I have ever had the honour to know.” She called Giuffre “deeply loving, wise, and funny,” and “a beacon to other survivors and victims.”
Her legal representative, Sigrid McCawley, said:
“Her courage pushed me to fight harder, and her strength was awe-inspiring.”
Earlier this month, the same activist group managed to sneak a display of Andrew’s arrest photo into the Louvre’s gallery, alongside iconic artworks like the Mona Lisa. The mastermind of the operation told Metro:
“It was all pretty fine getting it through. It was just in a bag and hidden under another picture.”
The artwork remained for about 15 minutes before being removed, with staff initially amused by the stunt.
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