Charles wanted to acknowledge ‘victims’ in speech to Congress including those abused by Epstein, palace says
King Charles III expressed a desire to acknowledge victims of abuse, including survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, during his address to the U.S. Congress. The palace confirmed that recognizing victims was on the king's mind, though he did not mention specific cases or individuals. The statement comes amid ongoing scrutiny over the royal family's ties to Epstein and allegations involving the king's brother, Prince Andrew.
- ▪King Charles III referenced supporting victims of societal ills in both the UK and US during his speech to Congress.
- ▪The palace stated that Charles intended to include victims of abuse, such as alleged Epstein survivors, in his acknowledgment.
- ▪Prince Andrew, the king's brother, has denied allegations of sexual assault by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in 2025.
- ▪Giuffre's family had urged Charles to meet with survivors and their families during his U.S. visit.
- ▪Andrew was mentioned 88 times in Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, 'Nobody’s Girl,' which details her allegations against him.
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NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKing Charles wanted to acknowledge ‘victims’ in speech to Congress including those abused by Epstein, palace saysThe king’s younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has denied accusations he sexually assaulted one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers, Virginia GiuffreRachel Dobkin in New York Wednesday 29 April 2026 08:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove…
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