Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is confronting fresh allegations regarding her association with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following the latest disclosure of documents from the Epstein files. The revelations heap further embarrassment on the royal figure, who has previously expressed regret over her ties to Epstein.
Financial Transaction and Email Exposé
Account transactions have unveiled that Epstein transferred $150,000 (approximately £109,000) to Ferguson in 2001, linked to a share sale. This financial injection was processed through a JPMorgan account, which also detailed Epstein's dividends and purchases, including sweep account sales totalling $550,000 (£401,653).
In addition to the monetary dealings, newly released emails expose a crude comment made by Ferguson about her youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie. In a March 2010 exchange, Epstein inquired about a potential trip to New York with "ny?", to which Ferguson replied, "Not sure yet. Just waiting for Eugenie to come back from a sh*****g weekend." This correspondence occurred around the time of Eugenie's 20th birthday, which she is believed to have spent with her then-boyfriend, now husband, Jack Brooksbank.
Mounting Pressure on Royal Figures
The documents also intensify scrutiny on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the King's brother, with the government urging him to disclose all knowledge about Epstein to ensure victims receive what they "deserve and need." Photographs allegedly showing Andrew crouched over an unidentified woman have emerged in the latest file release, splashed across Sunday newspaper front pages among over three million documents published by the US Department of Justice. Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing vehemently.
Ferguson's spokesman has stated that she has spoken of her regret regarding the association and does not resile from publicly condemning Epstein. He added that Epstein had threatened to sue her for defamation for linking him to paedophilia.
This development follows earlier revelations, including a 2009 email where Ferguson appeared to request £20,000 from Epstein for rent, citing threats from her landlord to go to the newspapers. The ongoing disclosures continue to cast a shadow over the Royal Family, highlighting the complex and troubling connections between high-profile individuals and Epstein's network.
