Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is reportedly planning a fresh start as she navigates the fallout from the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal and her own connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The 66-year-old, who divorced Andrew in 1996 but continued living with him, is said to be determined not to hide away despite the controversy.
Epstein Email Exchanges Surface
Newly released email exchanges from 2011 reveal Ferguson's troubling correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, years after he was convicted of child sex offences. In one email, she refers to Epstein as "the brother I have always wished for" and even urges him to "marry me". Another message shows her congratulating him on the birth of a mysterious baby boy, writing: "Don't know if you are still on this bbm but heard from The Duke that you have had a baby boy. Even though you never kept in touch, I still am here with love, friendship and congratulations on your baby boy. Sarah xx."
Ferguson's Plans for Reinvention
Following time abroad in the wake of the latest Epstein file releases, Ferguson is understood to be planning her return to Britain with a focus on rebuilding her reputation. A close figure explained: "Well, she won't be hiding away. It is not her style. It's true she needs some space now; this whole saga has dominated her life for the last five years, making it impossible for her to think about anything else."
Veteran journalist Richard Kay reports that Ferguson has identified a property in Windsor where she intends to "rebuild her life" and "start again." The mother of two is said to be seeking to become "reputationally freer," which may involve maintaining distance from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Relocation
Meanwhile, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, 65, has finally vacated the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park under cover of darkness, accompanied by a convoy of removal lorries. The former duke vehemently denies any wrongdoing related to the Epstein scandal.
It is believed he has relocated temporarily to Wood Farm Cottage on the King's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, with plans to move into his new home at Marsh Farm by early April. This development leaves Ferguson considering her options independently as both figures navigate the ongoing controversy that has dominated royal circles for years.
