Newly released emails have surfaced, indicating that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was financially supported by Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, for a period of 15 years. This information stands in stark contrast to her previous public statements distancing herself from Epstein following his legal troubles.
The emails in question shed light on a relationship that persisted well beyond the £15,000 Ferguson had previously admitted to accepting. Epstein's correspondence with friends discloses his frustration over Ferguson's frequent requests for financial assistance and her enthusiasm to maintain a connection with him. One specific email highlights that Ferguson, accompanied by her daughters, was among the first to celebrate Epstein's release from prison.
At the time, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were approximately the same age as some of Epstein’s victims, which adds an unsettling layer to these revelations. Despite her public stance against Epstein, the Duchess continued to reach out to him in private, seeking loans to cover personal expenses, support for her charities, and even expressing a desire to visit his private island.
The emails further reveal Epstein's involvement in Ferguson's media strategies, including providing talking points for a high-profile interview with Oprah Winfrey. After Ferguson had denounced Epstein, he insisted she write him a public apology, with drafts indicating her retraction of any allegations of pedophilia and affirming a long-standing loyalty to Epstein.
The Duchess's financial ties also implicated her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, with communications showing Epstein covering expenses for Ferguson's former assistant and apartment, while Prince Andrew discussed reimbursements with Epstein. A source conveyed to the Mail on Sunday that both Andrew and Sarah were deeply entangled with Epstein financially, hinting at monetary motivations underpinning their association with him.
The tranche of documents, which Congress is preparing to release with redactions to protect victims, paints a disturbing portrait of Ferguson's interactions with Epstein. Despite her public declarations of severing links with the disgraced financier, the Duchess frequently capitalized on Epstein's wealth, involved her family in his sphere, and maintained a communication that underscores the unsavory nature of their relationship.
These findings are part of a broader investigation into Epstein's connections and serve to expose the extent to which notable individuals relied upon and tolerated his influence. The emails, according to the source, "make sickening reading that will repulse the sex offender’s many victims."
