Freshly disclosed documents from the extensive Jeffrey Epstein files have unveiled a startling email exchange between Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and the convicted paedophile. The correspondence includes a crude remark made by Ferguson about her youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, shedding new light on their relationship during a period of intense scrutiny.
Crude Comment in Epstein Email
Among the millions of pages released by the US Department of Justice, an email from March 2010 shows Epstein inquiring about a potential trip to New York with a simple "ny?". In response, Ferguson wrote, "Not sure yet. Just waiting for Eugenie to come back from a sh*****g weekend." This message was sent around the time of Eugenie's 20th birthday, which she celebrated with her then-boyfriend, now husband, Jack Brooksbank.
Fergie's Gushing Praise for Epstein
Further emails reveal Ferguson's effusive admiration for Epstein. In a message dated August 3, 2009, she described him as "the brother I have always wished for" after he complimented her in front of her daughters, Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. She later referred to the disgraced financier as a "legend" in subsequent correspondence.
It is important to note that appearing in the Epstein files does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. However, these communications contrast sharply with Ferguson's public statements. In April 2011, she called Epstein her "supreme friend" in an email, just weeks after telling reporters she would "never have anything to do with" the sex offender again.
Intimate Family Photos Shared
The document release also includes intimate family photographs of Beatrice and Eugenie, seemingly sent to Epstein by their father, Prince Andrew. The images, captured when the princesses were in their early twenties, were part of festive greeting cards emailed between 2011 and 2012.
One photo from December 2011 shows the sisters posing in the snow, with Eugenie wrapped in fur and a brown scarf, and Beatrice wearing earmuffs and a silver Christmas cracker hat. Another card from 2012 features Beatrice climbing Mont Blanc and Eugenie participating in a charity night bike ride in London.
Context and Denials
Ferguson's spokesperson previously claimed that her friendly communications with Epstein were made "in the context of advice the duchess was given to try to assuage Epstein and his threats," alleging that Epstein had threatened to sue her. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and his daughters have sought to distance themselves from the escalating scandal.
The greeting cards included a Christmas message seemingly signed by Andrew, stating, "Wishing you much joy and happiness at this time and for the year ahead." These revelations add another layer to the ongoing controversy surrounding the British royal family's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
