According to multiple reports, the family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre has urged Britain's King Charles III to meet with survivors during his state visit to the United States later this month. The request coincides with the one-year anniversary of Giuffre's death by suicide, as reported by HuffPost and Reuters.
Key Takeaways
The family of Virginia Giuffre has urged King Charles to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse during his upcoming U.S. visit. The request coincides with the anniversary of Giuffre's death and follows actions taken against Prince Andrew.
- Family urges King Charles to meet survivors during U.S. visit
- Request made two days before Virginia Giuffre’s suicide anniversary
- Buckingham Palace declines comment on the matter
- King Charles removed Prince Andrew from public life over Epstein ties
The family members, Sky and Amanda Roberts, stated that they hoped meeting directly with survivors could lead to action against Epstein's co-conspirators. They also expressed gratitude towards King Charles for taking decisive action against Prince Andrew, who has been stripped of his military roles, patronages, and royal titles due to his association with Epstein.
Buckingham Palace did not respond to requests for comment but previously stated that the king could not become involved while investigations connected to sexual abuse by Epstein remain ongoing. According to Al Jazeera, Prince Andrew has denied all allegations and reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre in 2022 without admitting wrongdoing.
The state visit comes as Britain seeks to steady relations with U.S. President Donald Trump amid tensions over the Iran war. The trip is timed to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and has placed additional attention on the monarch's program in Washington, per HuffPost and Reuters.
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