King Charles will not meet survivors of Jeffrey Epstein when he jets to the US – but may one day

The King does not plan to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein when he travels to the United States next month – but has not ruled out a future meeting.

Sources last night reacted to a request by Congressman Khanna, who has led the way in demanding accountability over Epstein’s crimes and associates, and on Tuesday issued an open letter to the King asking for him to meet privately with Epstein victims when he comes for his controversial State Visit.

While Buckingham Palace made no comment on the record, it is understood the institutions’s view is that since there are ongoing UK police investigations into matters related to Epstein, Their Majesties ‘will not be able to meet with survivors during the forthcoming State Visit, lest anything emerging from such meetings could impact on, or in any way prejudice, the relevant UK Forces’ work and any legal action that may or may not result.

However, the choice of the phrase ‘will not be able to’, sources have indicated, is distinct from ‘will not’, indicating that the monarch has not ruled out a meeting in the future.

Sources also stressed that His Majesty’s previous position regarding the survivors has been well-noted, as has Her Majesty’s long-standing support for all victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse.

In his letter, the Congressman made a point of noting that requests for the King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, to testify in the US over his links to the convicted padeophile have been roundly ignored.

He said: ‘I appreciate the solemnity of the occasion and your celebration of our 250 years of independence.

‘As author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, I respectfully ask that you privately meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s abuse, so they may speak to you directly about the ways powerful individuals and institutions failed them. Survivors want this meeting.

‘I make this request in light of recent developments in the United Kingdom, including renewed scrutiny of individuals and institutions with ties to Epstein and his network. 

‘These developments have raised serious questions about conduct, access, and whether positions of public trust were misused or whether public institutions helped shield wrongdoing. 

‘Your call for a ‘full, fair and proper’ investigation, and for the law to take its course, recognizes the seriousness of these concerns.

‘As you are aware, this is not solely an American matter. Epstein’s network had significant ties to the United Kingdom through Ghislaine Maxwell, through Epstein’s relationships with British public figures, and through the social and political circles in which he operated. 

‘These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.

‘Additionally, members of Congress have sought testimony from both Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson regarding their respective ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor did not respond. 

‘Peter Mandelson was also asked to appear before the Oversight Committee regarding his reported ties to Epstein and questions about whether sensitive information may have been shared improperly. 

‘He declined to cooperate, citing the existence of a criminal investigation. In both cases, Congress was unable to secure their cooperation or testimony.

‘A meeting with survivors would provide an opportunity to identify any additional information British institutions and individuals may be able to share and open a dialogue about whether there will be a full accounting of how Epstein’s and Maxwell’s network operated in the United Kingdom. 

‘It would also ensure that survivors are heard directly and that these matters are addressed with transparency, seriousness, and accountability.

‘Therefore, I would be grateful for the opportunity to arrange such a private meeting during your visit. I make this request with full respect for the importance of your visit.’