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Queen Camilla faced questions from a reporter about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and his victims during a royal visit to a school
It came one day after Prince Edward briefly addressed the scandal
The former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson appeared in emails and photos in the latest release of Epstein-related documents by the Department of Justice
Queen Camillawas faced with questions about the royal family's reaction to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and his victims after the former Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, appeared in files recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Queen, 77, arrived at London's Christ Church Primary School for a planned engagement to help mark the National Year of Reading on Feb. 4, when a reporter asked the royal questions as she exited her car.
In a video shared by ITV News on social media, a reporter is heard saying, "Good morning, Your Majesty, good morning. Will the royal family help the Epstein investigation? Do you have a message for Epstein's victims, Your Majesty?"
Queen Camilla ignored the questions, heading straight into the school and shaking hands with a greeter just inside.
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Just one day prior to the Queen's questioning,Prince Edwardmadebrief remarks about the matterat the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Feb. 3, becoming the first member of the royal family to address it since the latest files were released. He told CNN's Eleni Giokos: "Well, with the best will in the world. I'm not sure this is the audience that is probably the least bit interested in that. They all came here to listen to education, solving the future."
"But no, I think it's all really important always to remember the victims, and who are the victims in all this, a lot of victims in all this," Prince Edward said.
Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamfaced aheckler during their Jan. 20 visit to Scotland. The Prince and Princess of Wales did not react to the person calling out after they arrived at The Gothenburg pub, who asked repeatedly, "How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?
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Newly released documents link Andrew, 65, and Ferguson, 66, to Epstein, including numerous email exchanges that took place after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution and soliciting prostitution.
In onemessage dated Jan. 30, 2010, Ferguson allegedly wrote, "You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe, my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness." In another exchange fromAug. 3, 2009, she thanked Epstein for helping her with brand deals and "being the brother I have always wished for."
Other emails from the new batch of Epstein-related evidence includedisturbing commentsabout Andrew and Ferguson's two daughters,Princess Beatrice, now 37, andPrincess Eugenie, now 35. In one, Epstein asked Ferguson about a possible upcoming trip to New York, to which she replied, "Not sure yet. Just waiting for Eugenie to come back from a shagging weekend!!"
In addition, new photos from the Jan. 30 releaseshow Andrew kneeling on all foursover an unidentified woman on the ground.
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Andrew'sroyal titles and honors were strippedby King Charles in the fall amid renewed interest in his and Ferguson's ties to Epstein.
Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and a representative for Ferguson had no comment when PEOPLE reached out about these latest emails.
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