Meeting with the King would 'demonstrate human dignity', says Epstein survivor

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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 won't meet with survivors during the state visit due to the possibility of it jeopardising legal proceedings in the case. ShareSaveFire crews thaw rapper Drake’s giant ice installation in TorontoOfficials say the frozen blocks are being melted due to "dangerous and unsafe activities" after they were set up to promote the singer's album. What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an ideaThe BBC spent time with the Canadian military in the country's northernmost region - this is what they taught us about dealing with extreme conditions. Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streetsThe suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information. 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