Family and supporters of Virginia Giuffre gathered for a memorial vigil in Washington DC on the first anniversary of her death. Over 100 people attended the event near the Washington Monument, with the White House visible in the background.
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Family and supporters of Virginia Giuffre held a memorial vigil in Washington DC on the first anniversary of her death, coinciding with King Charles III's state visit to the US. Over 100 people attended the event near the Washington Monument.
- Memorial vigil for Virginia Giuffre held in Washington DC
- King Charles III begins four-day state visit to the US
- Giuffre family calls on King Charles to meet Epstein survivors
- Poll shows mixed support for meeting with Epstein survivors
- King's security under review after recent shooting incident
The vigil coincided with King Charles III's state visit to the US, during which he and Queen Camilla will meet President Donald Trump and attend various engagements. Giuffre's brother, Sky Roberts, spoke at the memorial, emphasizing how his sister had turned her pain into purpose by advocating for victims of sexual abuse.
According to a Daily Mail poll, only 8 percent of registered voters had heard 'a lot' about King Charles's visit. Republicans were slightly more likely to have heard about the visit compared to Democrats and Independents. The polling also revealed that Americans listed members of the British royal family as their favorite living Brits, with King Charles and Prince Harry topping the list.
The family renewed their calls for King Charles to meet with Epstein survivors during his visit, citing the importance of showing unity with survivors. However, royal sources have indicated that such a meeting is unlikely due to legal concerns and ongoing investigations. The vigil included speeches, music, and performances, with campaigners holding up posters saying 'Survivors are powerful'.
Meanwhile, King Charles's security is being reviewed following a recent shooting incident in Washington DC. A gunman attempted to storm a dinner with President Trump, leading to heightened security discussions between UK and US authorities. The king's four-day visit includes stops in Virginia, New York, and Washington DC.
The Daily Mail poll found that only 27 percent of all voters believed King Charles should sit down with Epstein survivors during his time in Washington. Support for the meeting was higher among Democrats (34 percent) compared to Republicans (22 percent). The polling also revealed skepticism about First Lady Melania Trump's statement distancing herself from Jeffrey Epstein, with only 22 percent of voters believing her statement.
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