Royal Pressure: King Charles Urged to Meet Epstein Victims
A US lawmaker urges King Charles to meet Epstein victims, raising questions about royal ties, accountability, and the global Epstein network.
A U.S. Congressman is appealing to King Charles to meet with victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his upcoming visit to the United States.
Although not officially confirmed, reports suggest that the King and Queen Camilla are planning a visit to the U.S. in late April.
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna—who last year helped pass legislation compelling the U.S. Department of Justice to release files related to Epstein—is urging the King to meet with the victims privately and hear directly from them "how powerful people and institutions failed them."
"As you know, this is not solely an American matter," Khanna stated in a letter to the King on Monday.
The Palace has previously clarified that the King's "sympathies have been, and always will be, with the victims of all forms of abuse."
In his letter, Khanna noted: "Epstein’s network had deep ties to the United Kingdom—through Ghislaine Maxwell, through Epstein’s connections with prominent British figures, and through the social and political circles in which he was active."
He wrote that these connections "raise profound questions regarding how Epstein was able to maintain his influence, credibility, and immunity across borders for such an extended period."
The California Congressman also pointed out that members of Congress have requested testimony from the King's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as well as from Britain's former Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, regarding their ties to Epstein.
Mountbatten-Windsor—who was stripped of his royal titles last year due to his association with Epstein—cannot be compelled to travel to the U.S. by means of a legal subpoena, and he has not responded to this request.
He has consistently and vehemently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his relationship with Epstein. If the King's visit to the U.S. takes place, it is expected that he and Queen Camilla will travel to Washington, where they will meet with President Donald Trump and, according to reports in the American media, also address Congress.
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Last month, the King stated that the Royal Family is "prepared to assist" with a police investigation—a statement issued following the arrest of his brother, who was subsequently released amidst suspicions of misconduct while holding public office. This matter relates to Andrew's tenure as the UK's Trade Representative between 2001 and 2011, and it surfaced following a series of allegations that he had shared government documents with Epstein.
Files released by the Department of Justice in recent months include photographs of Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein, as well as an image of the former Prince kneeling over a woman lying on the floor; the woman's face has been blurred out.
In 2022, Mountbatten-Windsor reached an out-of-court settlement with his most prominent accuser, Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre had alleged that the Prince sexually abused her when she was 17 years old. The settlement did not involve any admission of liability.
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