Epstein survivor tells BBC why she wants meeting with the King

A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.

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Speaking to the BBC's Nada Tawfik, Helm echoed the requests of other survivors and lawmakers for the Royals to meet with Epstein survivors.

The King and Queen are visiting Washington DC from 27 to 30 April. A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the King and Queen would not meet with survivors during the state visit due to the possibility of it jeopardising legal proceedings.

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