The family of Virginia Giuffre, a key accuser in the Jeffrey Epstein case, has called on King Charles of Britain to meet with survivors during his upcoming state visit to the United States. The visit coincides with the anniversary of Giuffre’s passing, adding significance to the plea made by Sky and Amanda Roberts in a statement released to Reuters.
Expressing gratitude for the King’s acknowledgment of the allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, they emphasized the importance of engaging with survivors to understand their perspectives. Buckingham Palace has not responded to the request for comment, citing ongoing investigations into the sexual abuse linked to Epstein and his associates.
Giuffre had accused Epstein of trafficking her to King Charles’ brother when she was 17, a claim vehemently denied by Mountbatten-Windsor, who settled with Giuffre without admitting guilt. Amid renewed focus on the Epstein scandal, King Charles took decisive action to distance his brother from public duties and titles.
King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, is scheduled to visit the U.S. from April 27-30, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence. The state visit aims to strengthen ties with President Donald Trump following recent tensions, with a spotlight on the monarch’s engagements in Washington.
Mountbatten-Windsor faced legal scrutiny earlier this year for alleged misconduct related to Epstein, which he has refuted. The Roberts hope that direct engagement with survivors and their families could spur governmental actions against Epstein’s collaborators, echoing Buckingham Palace’s support for abuse victims.