Prince Andrew’s Appearance With Queen an ‘Insult To Humanity’, Epstein Victims Say
On Tuesday, Britain’s Prince Andrew made his first public appearance since settling a rape lawsuit with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking ring who has also accused the 62-year-old royal of sexual abuse.
The Duke of York escorted his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, to a memorial service for her late husband, Prince Philip, at Westminster Abbey—a high-profile outing that royal family observers viewed as a defiant display of support for her disgraced second son, who is often described as her favorite, and a rushed attempt at rehabilitation.
As Andrew’s appearance raised eyebrows and stirred debates on social media, some survivors of Epstein’s sex-trafficking scheme, as well as victims’ lawyers, say they’re also disturbed by the Queen’s gesture.