Grace Tame wades into fresh controversy as she drops a VERY loaded claim about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor… after UK police released him from custody

Grace Tame has unleashed on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after the former Royal was sensationally arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, claiming his release from custody is proof ‘the rich and powerful’ are exempt from accountability. 

The 2021 Australian of the Year winner – who recently found herself at the centre of a national controversy for leading an ‘intifada’ chant at a Sydney pro-Palestine rally – shared a news alert about the unprecedented arrest to her Instagram Story. 

‘The man should’ve been arrested and charged with child sex offenses, but the rich and powerful will always be exempt from full accountability,’ she wrote. 

Tame was referring to Virginia Giuffre’s allegations she was sexually assaulted by Andrew after being trafficked by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein as a teenager. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing, and reached an out of court civil settlement with Giuffre, without admitting liability. 

His arrest overnight did not relate to Giuffre’s sex claims, but was understood to focus on suspicions he passed sensitive information to convicted paedophile Epstein while acting as a trade envoy for the British government.

Andrew, who was arrested on his 66th birthday, was detained during an 8am raid at his new home in Wood Farm, a secluded cottage on the Sandringham estate. 

He was released ‘under investigation’ after 10 hours in custody, with Thames Valley Police launching searches at addresses in Norfolk and Berkshire.

No charges have been laid while the investigation continues. 

The former prince looked shellshocked as he cowered in the back of a car leaving Aylsham police station in Norfolk shortly after 7pm on his return to Sandringham.

Andrew’s brother King Charles III was not given any prior warning of the arrest.

In a statement, the monarch said that ‘the law must take its course’ and expressing his ‘deepest concern’. 

Charles said: ‘I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.

‘What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.

‘Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.

‘As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.’

William and Catherine, The Prince and Princess of Wales, who have long been critical of Andrew, are said to support the statement.

Tame’s views on the case 

Last April, Tame weighed in on a conspiracy theory that Giuffre, who alleged the former prince of raping her three times, had ‘been killed’ after the mother-of-three had taken her own life in her home near Perth. 

A social media post by Ms Giuffre that claimed she was not ‘suicidal’ fuelled conspiracy theories over whether her death was actually self-inflicted or part of a larger plot to hide sex trafficking among the ultra-elite.

It came after Ms Giuffre declared she was not suicidal in a social media post, writing: ‘I am making it publicly known that in no way, shape or form am I suicidal. 

‘I have made this known to my therapist and GP. If something happens to me – in the sake of my family do not let this go away and help me to protect them.

‘Too many evil people want to see me quieted.’

Tame appeared to weigh in on the alleged murder plot under a post by Marie Claire Australia which stated: ‘Virginia Giuffre, Epstein survivor and advocate, has died.’

The 31-year-old commented under the post ‘*been killed’.

It is unclear if Tame was hinting at a more sinister intent behind Ms Giuffre’s passing, or if she was referring to the external environment – such as the alleged abuse and public scrutiny – as responsible for her death.

Tame has also been at the centre of  controversy recently after leading a chant ‘from Gadigal to Gaza, globalise the intifada’. 

The word ‘intifada’ means uprising in Arabic and is used to refer to two violent incidents in Palestinian history, and Tame’s comments sparked calls for Tame to be stripped of her title.

Giuffre family react to Andrew arrest 

Ms Giuffre’s family released a statement following Andrew’s arrest.

‘At last. Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty,’ her siblings said. 

‘On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the UK’s Thames Valley Police for their investigation and arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

‘He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.’

For the past 10 days detectives have been probing Andrew’s conduct as a trade envoy for the UK, after emails in the Epstein Files suggested he may have shared confidential information with his paedophile friend, including reports of his official visits and potential investment opportunities. 

Having been released under investigation, Thames Valley detectives will continue their probe over the coming days and weeks.

Once the force has completed their investigation, the evidence they have gathered will be sent to the Crown Prosecution Service, who will decide whether any charges will be brought.

The charge of misconduct in public office is an indictable only offence, meaning it would be heard at a crown court, and is punishable by life in prison.

Multiple British police forces are currently assessing claims in relation to the Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice.