Ahead of King Charles' visit to the U.S. next month, some lawmakers have called for the monarch to meet with Jeffrey Epstein victims
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PEOPLE understands that the King will not be able to meet with survivors during the trip because of concerns that it will prejudice ongoing police investigations in the U.K.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have both affirmed their continued support for Epstein survivors in past statements about the former Prince Andrew's ties to Epstein
Despite calls from some lawmakers forKing Charlesto meet with Jeffrey Epstein victims during his upcoming visit to the United States, such a meeting will not be possible.
Due to ongoing U.K. investigations into matters related to Epstein, King Charles and Queen Camilla will not be able to meet with survivors during the state visit in late April, PEOPLE understands.
Sources indicate that the concern is that anything emerging from such a meeting could potentially affect or prejudice the work of British law enforcement or any legal action that may or may not follow.
Over the last year, the King has been navigating the fallout from Epstein's ties to his brother, the formerPrince Andrew, and Andrew's ex-wife,Sarah Ferguson. Andrew, 66, has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
Apalace statement released in October 2025, when King Charlesmoved to strip his younger brother of his royal titles and honorsover his connections to Epstein, said that the monarch and Queen Camilla "wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse."
Following Andrew's arrest in February, the King and Queenreleased another statement, which contained their first direct reference to Andrew's "conduct" as well as a renewed statement of support for Epstein's victims.
"The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct," the palace said in the statement on Feb. 9.
"While the specific claims in question are for Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police, we stand ready to support them as you would expect," the statement continued.
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"As was previously stated, Their Majesties' thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse," they concluded.
The King and Queen's state visit to the U.S. was confirmed on March 31. Though exact dates and events have yet to be announced, it is expected that the King will address a joint session of Congress.
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Rep. Ro Khanna, one of the most vocal members of Congress calling for justice and transparency regarding the full Epstein files, was the one whopenned an open letterto the King calling for him to meet with the victims.
"As author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, I respectfully ask that you privately meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's 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," Khanna wrote in his missive to the King.
"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," he continued. "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...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."
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