A US congressman has urged King Charles III to meet survivors of Jeffrey Epstein during a potential visit to the United States, arguing the scandal involved figures and institutions on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Ro Khanna made the request in a letter sent Monday, calling for the monarch to privately hear from victims about the failures that allowed Epstein’s abuse network to operate for years.
Reports indicate that the King and Queen Camilla may travel to the United States in late April, although the trip has not been formally confirmed.
US lawmaker urges royal meeting with survivors
In his letter, Khanna said the issue extended beyond the United States because of the international connections surrounding Epstein’s activities.
He wrote that victims deserved recognition and that a meeting would allow the monarch to hear directly “how powerful individuals and institutions failed them”.
Cross-Atlantic ties in the Epstein case
Khanna pointed to links between Epstein’s network and the United Kingdom, including connections through Ghislaine Maxwell and Epstein’s relationships with several British public figures.
According to the congressman, those ties raised questions about how Epstein was able to sustain influence and protection across multiple countries for such a long period.
Khanna also noted that US lawmakers have sought testimony from the King’s brother, Prince Andrew, and from Peter Mandelson regarding their past associations with Epstein.
Prince Andrew, who lost his royal titles following the controversy surrounding his links to Epstein, cannot be compelled to testify in the United States and has not responded to the request.
He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing related to his association with Epstein.
Royal visit and ongoing scrutiny
If the visit proceeds, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to travel to Washington, where they would meet Donald Trump. US media reports say the King could also address Congress during the trip.
The visit would take place ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence in July.
Buckingham Palace has previously said the King’s sympathies remain with victims of abuse.
Last month, the monarch said the royal family stood ready to cooperate with authorities following the arrest and later release of Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The investigation relates to his role as the UK’s trade representative between 2001 and 2011 and allegations that official documents were shared with Epstein.
Recently released files from the US Justice Department also included photographs showing Prince Andrew with Epstein, as well as images of the duke kneeling beside a woman whose face was redacted.
In 2022, Prince Andrew reached an out-of-court settlement with his most prominent accuser, Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre had alleged that he sexually abused her when she was 17. The agreement contained no admission of liability.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 31 March 2026
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