The brother of Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent victims of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, has called for a meeting with Britain's King Charles to tell his sister's story and ask the monarch to use his influence to uncover more information about Epstein's inner circle.
“I think it's important that they listen – not to the perpetrators, but to the survivors themselves. So if he asked me to come and meet him, I would be in London tomorrow,” Sky Roberts told CNN in an interview on Friday.
His comments come after the king this week took the extraordinary decision to oust his brother Andrew from the monarchy, amid renewed public anger over his links to now-convicted sex offender Epstein.
“We're actually getting some recognition from the king and saying he stands with the survivors,” Roberts said, adding that the king's response had been more positive than that of U.S. authorities. “I think we need to take a moment to appreciate that, but also call for action – to take the next step in an investigation, and expedite that.”
Buckingham Palace declined to comment when asked about the idea of a meeting with Giuffre's family.
The late Virginia Giuffre is seen leaving federal court in New York on August 27, 2019. -Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg/Getty Images
The statement released by Buckingham Palace on Thursday announcing that Andrew would be stripped of his titles and honors also said: “Their Majesties would like to make it clear that their thoughts and utmost condolences have been and will continue to be with the victims and survivors of all forms of abuse.”
CNN understands that the palace has acted because it recognizes that Andrew continues to deny all allegations against him, but has concluded that he made serious errors of judgment.
Giuffre, who committed suicide earlier this year, accused the King's brother, Andrew, of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager. Andrew has strongly denied the allegations against him.
The family have called for a 'full investigation' and, if Andrew is found to be involved in a crime, that he be prosecuted 'to the fullest extent of the law'.
In her posthumous memoir, Giuffre wrote that she was brutally beaten and raped by an unknown prime minister and was “loaned out” by Epstein and his circle to “dozens of rich, powerful people.”
Virginia Giuffre's memoir 'Nobody's Girl', released in October, put the allegations against Andrew Mountbatten Windsor back in the spotlight. – Niklas Halle'n/AFP/Getty Images
Roberts said he believes British police and authorities likely have information about other sex abuse perpetrators that they could uncover in connection with the Epstein case.
“If you have a stack of paper lying around somewhere that could expose the truth, or at least help shed light… Don't protect people who may be involved. That should be fully disclosed,” he added.
When asked if he would be willing to meet with both Andrew and King Charles, Roberts said, “I don't think Andrew can say anything other than A) an extreme apology to my sister, and B) whether he's willing to come forward and actually shed some light on what happened in that inner circle” with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
An expedited trial against Andrew would also involve “removing him from his home”, Roberts said, addressing reports that the former prince will remain at the Royal Lodge in Windsor until after the holidays. “I don't think it should be until Christmas. It should be tomorrow.”
Roberts also said Britain must “find a new loophole” to ensure Andrew's status as eighth in line to the throne is also lifted. “Who cares if it takes a little more time and a law – then do it.”
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