Survivors Push Royals to Meet During US Visit

0:00On April 10th, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are pushing hard for King Charles and Queen Camilla to meet them during the upcoming state visit to the U.S. From April 27th to 30th, the trip includes talks with President Trump and a big speech to Congress aimed at patching up U.K. U.S. ties. Letters have already gone out requesting these sit-downs, especially amid the ongoing scandal around Prince Andrew's Epstein links. The worlds have shown some support before, like Queen Camilla praising survivors in a speech and Buckingham Palace expressing sympathies for abuse, victims. They've even stripped Andrew of his titles and kicked him from his home, which was a bold move. Still, no plans for meetings have surfaced, as officials worry it can mess with active legal cases. Survivors like Lisa Phillips are hopeful Camilla might step up, given her past stance, while others, including family of the late Virginia Jufre, are urging the King to listen. U.S. Congressman Roh Khan has written directly, pushing for engagement, without diving into specifics on Andrew.

1:02It's not just a U.S. issue, he says. Public reaction is mixed, with a recent poll showing 49 percent of Brits against the visit versus 33 percent in favor. Trump is hyped, calling it terrific on social media, but Epstein questions can make things awkward for everyone involved. These calls are ramping up fast, and even if the royals stay silent, survivor stories were echo loud against the pageantry, shaping how the whole trip plays out.