Virginia Giuffre’s family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during his visit to the United States
On Saturday, Virginia Giuffre’s family called on Britain’s King Charles to meet with survivors during his upcoming state visit to the United States later this month, noting that the trip aligns with the anniversary of her death.
In a statement shared with Reuters, Sky and Amanda Roberts announced that the visit would occur two days after the one-year anniversary of Giuffre’s tragic passing. They expressed a strong desire for King Charles to engage with them and the survivors to listen to their perspectives. “We express our gratitude to him for listening to our sister’s allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and for his firm decision to remove his brother from his role as a prince.”
Buckingham Palace did not provide a response to the request for comment. Palace officials have stated that the king cannot engage in matters while investigations related to sexual abuse involving Epstein and his associates are still in progress.
Giuffre alleged that the late U.S. financier Epstein trafficked her to King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, when she was 17.
Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently refuted the allegations and came to an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre in 2022, all while denying any wrongdoing. He stated that he had no memory of meeting Giuffre.
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Charles and his wife Queen Camilla are scheduled to visit the United States from April 27 to 30, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The state visit arrives as Britain aims to stabilize relations with U.S. President Donald Trump following tensions regarding the Iran war, highlighting the monarch’s agenda in Washington.
Following increased examination of Mountbatten-Windsor’s association with Epstein, the king took action to withdraw his brother from public engagements, revoking his military positions, patronages, and royal titles.
Earlier this year, Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office due to allegations that he passed confidential documents to Epstein. He has rejected any allegations of misconduct.
The Roberts expressed their hope that the king would engage directly with survivors of sexual abuse by Epstein and his associates, believing that such dialogue with survivors and their families could prompt action from the British government against Epstein’s co-conspirators.
Buckingham Palace has stated that the royal family’s “thoughts and utmost sympathies” are with the victims and survivors of abuse.
