ROYALSPrince Andrew's Ex-Girlfriend Lady Victoria Hervey Reportedly Believes Ghislaine Maxwell Was A 'Victim' Of Jeffrey Epstein
Prince Andrew's ex-girlfriend has shared her thoughts on Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction.
As previously reported by OK!, the socialite was found guilty on five out of six sex trafficking-related charges last month.
The Duke of York's ex-girlfriend Lady Victoria Hervey spoke about her relationship with Ghislaine on Lorraine on Tuesday, January 18, Daily Mail reported.
During the appearance, Victoria said she believes the socialite is a "victim" of the late Jeffrey Epstein. "She is a scapegoat right now, so unfortunately for her, she is being taken down for what he has done as well. Some might argue is not quite as fair as it could be," Victoria said, per the outlet.
According to Victoria, the 60-year-old became an, "accomplice as her role changed in that relationship when they were no longer together," and simply business partners.
"She kind of switched sides," Victoria reportedly maintained, before noting: "I do see her as a victim as well."
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Victoria acknowledged Jeffrey and Ghislaine were, "definitely a double act," and speculated their horrific scheme, "wouldn't have worked with him on his own. It was a lot easier for her to approach other women being a female."
While discussing her previous relationship with Ghislaine, Victoria reportedly recalled being the "It girl of London" when she was associated with her, as she was invited to "every dinner event."
Victoria said that while she "had fun at the time," she felt "used" by Ghislaine and Jeffrey. "I was so naive. People in my situation that were really young, of course we were going to get taken advantage of," she stated, per the outlet. Victoria candidly added she was "just a pretty face" to entertain people, but she's aware she was "one of the lucky ones," referring to all of the other women abused by Ghislaine and Jeffrey.
Victoria also claimed she didn't know anything was wrong when she attended the parties. She said she enjoyed herself at the time but felt there were video cameras in the apartment where the gatherings took place, it was reported. "This is in the early 2000s when no one had any idea of what people found out later on but the early 2000s, people wanted Ghislaine and Jeffrey at all their events. They were invited there, everywhere," she said.
In regards to Ghislaine's trail, Victoria said she followed some of it but was disappointed. She reportedly confessed she felt detached from it because it hadn't been televised. Victoria also revealed Ghislaine never mentioned her friendship with Andrew because she was "quite private about a lot," but she knew they were friends.
As for Andrew's lawsuit, the embattled royal's attempt to have Virginia Giuffre's sexual assault case tossed out was rejected earlier this month. Queen Elizabeth II's son will face a civil trial in the U.S. later this year as a private citizen after Her Majesty stripped him of his military titles and royal patronages.
