Prince Andrew's ex-girlfriend, Lady Victoria Hervey, has been left "deeply shaken" after being mugged in Pimlico on Thursday evening.
The 48-year-old socialite had her mobile phone stolen by a thief on an electric bike.
She has a notable connection to the Royal Family, having dated Prince Andrew in 1999.
The socialite continues to be a strong supporter of the Duke of York.
Prince Andrew's ex-girlfriend left 'deeply shaken' as she considers leaving UK
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Speaking to the Mail, Lady Victoria said: "A guy on an electric bike swiped it out of my hand and sped off with it. It's such a shock".
The former 'It girl' returned to London in 2022 after living in Los Angeles for two decades.
The incident occurred just days after actress Susan Hampshire was also mugged on the London Underground, having her phone and purse stolen.
Lady Victoria reported the incident to the police immediately.
Prince Andrew and Lady Victoria Hervey pictured at a party in 2002
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She was able to use the Find My iPhone app to wipe all information stored on her mobile.
The socialite also managed to track her phone's last location and provided the address to authorities.
"I sent the police the new address where it is, but I don't think they were able to enter the flat," she said.
Despite her quick actions, recovering the device proved difficult.
Lady Victoria Hervey continues to be a huge supporter of Andrew
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"It's a major inconvenience," Lady Victoria added, clearly frustrated by the situation.
The theft highlights growing concerns about street crime in central London, particularly involving individuals on e-bikes.
Lady Victoria expressed her desire to return to the USA now that Donald Trump is President.
"The UK right now is like Biden's America. We are going through the Biden years here right now," she stated.
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Lady Victoria Hervey briefly dated Prince Andrew in 1999
PAHer comments come after she initially left Los Angeles in 2022, complaining that the American city was "not safe and not what it used to be".
The socialite has now discovered that London is "no longer the city it once was either".
Her experience reflects growing public anxiety about street crime in London.
Lady Victoria is the sister of the Marquess of Bristol and a well-known socialite in London circles.
