The sisters of a woman who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexual trafficking are calling on Britain’s King Charles to sit down with abuse survivors when he visits the United States later this month.
Sky and Amanda Roberts made the appeal Saturday regarding the monarch’s planned state visit, which falls just two days after the one-year mark since their sister Virginia Giuffre took her own life.
“We strongly urge King Charles to meet with us and survivors and hear what we have to say,” the sisters stated. “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.”
Buckingham Palace did not provide a response when contacted for comment. Royal representatives have stated previously that the king cannot get involved while ongoing investigations related to sexual abuse by Epstein and his associates continue.
Giuffre had claimed that the deceased American financier Epstein forced her into sexual encounters with King Charles’s younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, when she was just 17 years old.
Andrew has consistently rejected these claims and settled the case outside of court with Giuffre in 2022 while not acknowledging any guilt. He has maintained he does not remember ever meeting Giuffre.
The British monarch and Queen Camilla are scheduled to travel to America from April 27 through April 30 for a diplomatic visit celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
This official visit occurs as Britain works to stabilize its relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump following disagreements about the Iran conflict, putting extra focus on the royal family’s activities in Washington.
Following increased examination of Andrew’s connection to Epstein, King Charles took steps to distance his brother from royal duties, removing his military appointments, charitable roles and right to use his royal designation.
Earlier this year, Andrew was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in his official capacity related to claims he shared classified materials with Epstein. He has rejected any wrongdoing.
The Roberts sisters expressed hope that the king would personally meet with those who survived abuse by Epstein and his network, believing such conversations with survivors and their families might prompt the British government to take action against Epstein’s accomplices.
Buckingham Palace has stated in the past that the royal family’s “thoughts and utmost sympathies” remain with those who experienced abuse.
