Giuffre Family Calls on King Charles to Meet Epstein Survivors During US State Visit
King Charles III is scheduled to visit the United States later this month, and the family of Virginia Giuffre has issued a powerful plea for him to meet with them and survivors of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein during the historic trip. The request comes at a deeply personal time for the family, as the state visit coincides with the one-year anniversary of Giuffre's death by suicide last year.
Family Statement and Personal Appeal
In a statement to BBC Newsnight, Sky Roberts, Giuffre's brother, and Amanda Roberts, her sister-in-law, expressed gratitude to the King for his previous actions regarding allegations against his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. They stated: "We strongly urge King Charles to meet with us and survivors and hear what we have to say. We are thankful to him for heeding our sister's allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and for his decisive action in stripping his brother from his position as a prince."
The family emphasized that Virginia Giuffre dedicated her life to holding predators accountable, and they hope conversations with survivors will prompt further action from the British government against Epstein's co-conspirators. Their statement continued: "Amanda and I are hopeful that conversation with survivors and their families will continue to elicit decisive action from the British government against the co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein."
Political and Investigative Context
This appeal follows a letter from US Congressman Ro Khanna, who also called for the King to meet survivors privately during the visit. However, sources indicate that such meetings may not be possible due to ongoing UK police investigations into matters related to Epstein. The National Police Chiefs' Council announced on Tuesday that their response to the release of Epstein files by the US Department of Justice is being "stepped up," with a dedicated group examining potential UK-based violence against women and girls offences within the documents.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, and Lord Peter Mandelson, former UK ambassador to the US, were arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over their connections with Epstein. Both have been released under investigation, and police have invited alleged victims who have spoken to UK media to discuss potential crimes on British soil.
State Visit Details and Royal Dynamics
The King and Queen Camilla's state visit is scheduled for April 27-30, despite calls for postponement due to conflicts in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has declared the visit a "momentous occasion" on his Truth Social site, announcing a White House banquet dinner on April 28. Buckingham Palace has not released exact dates in its official announcement, but Trump confirmed the four-day itinerary.
Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex was in Washington delivering a speech on privacy and AI governance, but sources confirm he will not meet his father during the visit. King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment, last saw Harry six months ago and has not seen his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet in nearly four years. The Palace tour announcement coincided with Harry's Washington appearance, highlighting the ongoing complexities within the royal family.
