Allegations have surfaced that Sarah Ferguson, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, took their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, to visit Jeffrey Epstein after his prison release in 2009. This information comes from leaked emails, which reveal Epstein boasting about Ferguson being the “first person” to celebrate his freedom with his daughters.
In the summer of 2009, Epstein had just been released from a Florida prison where he was convicted of solicitation of prostitution, including that of a minor. According to a report, an email dated April 2011 from Epstein to his lawyer Paul Tweed mentioned that Ferguson came to see him after his release.
Sources, however, contradicted these claims, stating that neither Eugenie nor Beatrice ever met Epstein, and both the princesses and their mother deny any recollection of visiting him post-release.
After making headlines for calling Epstein her “best friend,” multiple charities have recently distanced themselves from Ferguson. Just a month after she issued a public apology in 2011 for previously accepting funds from Epstein, he suggested in the shared emails that she should correct any misquotes regarding their relationship.
Epstein also reportedly wrote about Ferguson’s involvement, saying she visited him not just with her daughters but with a police officer present, asking for assistance in her philanthropic efforts. Meanwhile, Ferguson has openly acknowledged receiving money from Epstein, although a new report implies she may have been asking for more.
In one email, Ferguson is said to have inquired about borrowing significant sums from Epstein while he was under house arrest. Interestingly, Epstein did not fulfill her request but encouraged her to handle her financial issues independently.
In light of these revelations, representatives for Ferguson and her daughters have been contacted for comments. Following public scrutiny, Ferguson has lost her patronage roles with various organizations, including children’s charities and health foundations.
Ferguson’s email correspondence has raised eyebrows, as she once described Epstein as “steady, generous, and a great friend.” In her messages, she also expressed a deep sense of regret for potentially causing him more problems, indicating her concern about public perception and the repercussions it might have on her career.
Recently, Prince Andrew voiced his decision to relinquish his royal title, citing that ongoing accusations could interfere with royal family duties. This has resulted in both the Duchess of York and her daughters retaining their titles but adjusting their public associations.
