Sarah Ferguson's 'Love You' Emails to Imprisoned Epstein Revealed
The latest tranche of documents released by the United States Department of Justice has captured startling email correspondence between former Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The communications occurred while Epstein was serving a prison sentence for soliciting sex from a minor, with Ferguson signing off one message with the phrase "love you".
Business Discussions During Incarceration
The three million documents reveal Ferguson frequently communicated with Epstein about her fledgling business venture, Mothers Army, just one month before his release from prison. Epstein was serving 13 months of an 18-month sentence when Ferguson sought his advice on making the business concept, designed to "amplify the voices of mothers around the world", commercially viable.
An email exchange shows Ferguson asking for help on June 14, 2009: "I need to ask you how I start The Mothers Army company so it can be commercial, how do I do that? Can you help me?" In a follow-up email on June 26, she wrote: "I am alive... yes I did go to the first lady and she loved the Mothers Army. I am going to call you later Love you."
Epstein's Role in Mothers Army Concept
The documents suggest Epstein may have played a more significant role in the business concept than previously understood. In a 2011 email addressed to "Ferg", Epstein stated she could "have mothers army", adding: "It was always for you, I'm not sure how to transfer it, but rest assured, it is yours in its entirety."
Mothers Army has been primarily associated with Ferguson and was listed under Companies House under her full name, Sarah Margaret Ferguson, until recently. The business was registered at her and Prince Andrew's former address at Royal Lodge, Windsor Great Park.
Longstanding Relationship Revealed
The Epstein files outline a lengthy relationship between Ferguson and the convicted sex trafficker, who was a longtime friend of Prince Andrew. At one point, Ferguson reportedly referred to Epstein as the "brother" she had "always wished for".
While the documents do not suggest Ferguson was involved in any criminal wrongdoing, and she has faced no formal accusations, the association has significantly damaged her public reputation.
Charity Closure Following Revelations
The fallout from these revelations has led to the closure of Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, for the "foreseeable future". The charity announced on Monday: "Our chair Sarah Ferguson and the board of trustees have agreed that with regret the charity will shortly close for the foreseeable future. This has been under discussion and in train for some months."
The statement highlighted the charity's achievements:
- Partnering with over 60 charities in more than 20 countries
- Delivering over 150,000 aid parcels during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Providing medical aid and training for those affected by the war in Ukraine
- Delivering education for over 200 children in Ghana
The email correspondence provides new insight into the relationship between the former Duchess and the disgraced financier during a period when Epstein was serving time for serious sexual offences against a minor.
