King Charles has been urged by a US lawmaker to meet with survivors of the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a potential visit to the United States with Queen Camilla at the end of April. Congressman Ro Khanna, co-author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, has written a letter to King Charles requesting a private meeting with the women who were victims of Epstein’s crimes to listen to their stories and address their concerns.
Khanna emphasized that the issue goes beyond American borders, citing recent scrutiny in the United Kingdom regarding individuals and institutions linked to Epstein and his network. He highlighted the need for a thorough investigation and accountability, given the significant ties Epstein had in the UK through Ghislaine Maxwell and relationships with British public figures.
Buckingham Palace previously expressed sympathy for abuse victims, and Congress has reached out to Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson regarding their connections to Epstein. Despite not being legally bound to respond, both men were asked to appear before an Oversight Committee.
The letter to King Charles stressed the importance of meeting with survivors to gather additional information, facilitate dialogue, and ensure transparency and accountability in addressing how Epstein’s network operated in the UK. King Charles, in light of his brother’s arrest for alleged misconduct, expressed readiness to cooperate with law enforcement if approached. Peter Mandelson, also facing allegations of misconduct, was released on bail following his arrest.
