King 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 mention specific cases, his speech referenced supporting victims of societal ills in both the US and UK. The remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of his brother, Prince Andrew, who has denied allegations of sexual abuse linked to Epstein.
- ▪King Charles III wanted to include recognition of abuse victims, including Epstein survivors, in his speech to Congress.
- ▪The king’s speech referenced supporting victims of societal harms in both the US and UK without naming specific cases.
- ▪Prince Andrew, the king’s brother, has denied allegations of sexual abuse made by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in 2025.
- ▪Giuffre’s family had urged King Charles to meet with survivors during his US state visit.
- ▪Andrew was mentioned 88 times in Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, 'Nobody’s Girl', detailing their encounters when she was 17.
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