Camilla Was Asked About Epstein Victims During School Visit — She Reacted Just as Expected
As questions continue to surface about the royal family’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein, silence has increasingly become the dominant response — and it has done little to ease public concern. This week, that silence followed Queen Camilla into a public engagement, as attention once again shifted to the victims at the centre of the scandal.
The Queen, 77, was approached by a reporter on February 4 as she arrived at Christ Church Primary School in London for an event marking the National Year of Reading. As she stepped out of her car, she was asked directly about the royal family’s position on the Epstein investigation and whether there was any message for those affected.
In a video circulating online, a reporter can be heard calling out: “Good morning, Your Majesty, good morning. Will the royal family help the Epstein investigation? Do you have a message for Epstein's victims, Your Majesty?” Queen Camilla did not respond, walking past the questions and heading straight into the school, where she greeted a member of staff waiting at the entrance.
Camilla SILENT when asked about Epstein's victims.
— Narinder Kaur (@narindertweets) February 4, 2026
She's an “ambassador” for domestic abuse - empty pointless branding when she chooses silence....
“Never complain, never explain” ?? Silence isn’t dignity when Epstein’s victims are involved Camilla. pic.twitter.com/Z3DUkklkli
Her silence came just a day after Prince Edward became the first senior royal to comment publicly since the latest tranche of Epstein-related documents was released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on February 3, Edward initially deflected the question, suggesting the setting was not appropriate. “Well, with the best will in the world. I’m not sure this is the audience that is probably the least bit interested in that. They all came here to listen to education, solving the future,” he told CNN’s Eleni Giokos.
The issue has followed other members of the royal family in recent times. During a visit to Scotland on January 20, the Prince and Princess of Wales were heckled as they arrived at The Gothenburg pub, with a member of the public repeatedly shouting, “How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?” William and Kate did not respond and continued with their engagement. Similarly, King Charles was heckled last October, before being guided away by security as he continued greeting members of the public. The heckler shouted, "How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew? Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew, Charles?" They pressed, "What do you think — should MPs be allowed to debate the royals in the House of Commons?"
For Queen Camilla, the moment carries particular weight. She has long served as a patron of domestic abuse and sexual violence charities and has publicly championed support for survivors. Her profile on the royal family's website quotes her and says, "Each one of us has a part to play, to do everything in our power to raise awareness, to ‘reach in’ to others, and to support, and be inspired by, those very brave survivors. " The Queen has also previously spoken about her own experience of sexual assault as a teenager — a disclosure that was widely praised for helping to break stigma — making her silence on questions about Epstein’s victims all the more striking.