Britain’s King Charles III on Tuesday called for both the U.S. and U.K. to support victims of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his address to a joint session of Congress.
Without mentioning Epstein by name, the king acknowledged the victims of his abuse.
“In both of our countries, it is the very fact of our vibrant, diverse and free societies that give us our collective strength, including to support victims of some ills that, so tragically, exist in both our societies today,” he said to a standing ovation in the House chamber.
The king said he relies on his Christian faith as an inspiration to help get past the tragedy of such unspeakable crimes.
“Having devoted a large part of my life to interfaith relationships and greater understanding, it is that faith in the triumph of light over darkness which I have found confirmed countless times,” Charles said.
The king stripped his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, of his royal titles because of his ties to Epstein. Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February for misconduct in public office also stemming from those connections.
Charles said he has the “deepest concern” about potential misconduct by his brother and called for a “full, fair and proper” investigation.
