Royal Family Should 'Compensate' For Epstein Survivors as 'They Have a Large Wealth': US Lawmaker
Senior American lawmakers have issued a blunt ultimatum to the British monarchy, suggesting it is time for them to provide financial ‘compensation’ to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The demand, led by Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, marks a searing new chapter in the fallout surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. As a fresh tranche of 3 million documents released by the US Department of Justice fuels further scrutiny of the former Prince’s ties to the disgraced financier, the words from Washington demand active restitution.
Congressman Khanna, who spearheaded the Epstein Files Transparency Act, has been brutal in his assessment of the Royal Family’s responsibility. As reported by GB News, he has argued that the vast wealth of King Charles should be leveraged to support those trafficked by the Epstein network. “They have a large wealth, they should probably be compensating these survivors for the horrors that have taken place,” he declared. Khanna further noted that the Palace’s previous handling of the matter had “not been transparent,” urging the royals to “come clean” regarding the depth of the association between Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein.
The timing of these demands places Charles in an increasingly delicate position. While he has already taken the unprecedented step of stripping his brother of his remaining titles, honors, and finally Royal Lodge, the Epstein shadow refuses to fade. In a rare public acknowledgement of the increasing crisis, the Palace released a statement confirming that the King has “profound concern” regarding the allegations surrounding his disgraced brother, noting that their “thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse." The spokesperson also stated that the institution is “ready to support” law authorities should they formalize any investigation.
The pressure is not just limited to royal compensation. Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez, appearing alongside the family of Virginia Giuffre—Mountbatten-Windsor’s most prominent accuser—has called for the King to exert his familial authority. She suggested that the sovereign “should direct his brother” to cross the Atlantic and provide testimony under oath. Giuffre’s brother, Sky Roberts, has intensified the pressure, asserting that the former Prince must ‘show up’ and answer to Congress following the introduction of ‘Virginia’s Law,’ a bipartisan bill aimed at eliminating statutes of limitations for survivors of sexual exploitation.
Adding to the ongoing crisis are recent reports that the former Duke may have used his erstwhile position as a UK trade envoy to benefit the disgraced financier. Following a complaint by the anti-monarchy group Republic, Thames Valley Police is currently assessing emails that suggest the former Prince shared confidential trade details with Epstein.
While Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing, his relocation to the modest Wood Farm on the King’s Sandringham Estate serves as a visual reminder of his diminished status. However, as Congressman Khanna’s calls for compensation echo across the Atlantic, it is becoming clear that for the victims of Epstein, the removal of the former Prince’s titles is merely the beginning of the accountability they seek.