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 Congress, according to palace officials. While he did not name specific cases, his speech referenced supporting victims of societal ills in both the U.S. and UK. The statement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of his brother, Prince Andrew, who has denied allegations of sexual assault involving Epstein associate Virginia Giuffre. Charles's visit includes a state dinner at the White House and events in New York and Virginia.
- ▪King Charles III wanted to recognize abuse victims, including alleged Epstein survivors, in his speech to Congress, palace sources said.
- ▪Prince Andrew, Charles's brother, has denied accusations of sexually assaulting Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in 2025 at age 41.
- ▪Andrew was mentioned 88 times in Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, 'Nobody’s Girl,' detailing their alleged encounters when she was 17.
- ▪Andrew was arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to Epstein but was released without charge.
- ▪Charles became the second British monarch to address Congress, following Queen Elizabeth II's 1991 speech.
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