Royal Expert Condemns Sarah Ferguson's 'Revolting' Emails to Jeffrey Epstein
Language used by Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, in emails to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein has been slammed as "revolting" by a prominent royal expert. The correspondence, which recently surfaced as part of the Epstein files, shows Ferguson addressing Epstein as "my dear spectacular and special friend Jeffrey" and calling him "a legend" in an email sent years after his conviction for procuring a 14-year-old schoolgirl for prostitution.
Continued Contact Despite Public Regret
This communication occurred despite Ferguson stating in an interview months prior that she regretted "having anything to do with" the sex offender. The emails reveal she was deeply embedded in Epstein's life, discussing plans to establish a philanthropic project together. Royal expert Jo Elvin, formerly Editor-in-Chief of Glamour UK and You Magazine, reacted strongly to the newly surfaced correspondence.
"I mean, I just want to be sick. It's a convicted sex offender she's writing to. It's hard to believe that she cared at all about his crimes," Elvin said this week.
Experts Express Fury and Disappointment
Other experts have joined in condemning Ferguson's actions. Richard Eden, a social and royal commentator, expressed his dismay, noting his past admiration for Ferguson's resilience.
"I found it all quite hard to take because I've always sort of — I wouldn't say been a supporter — but I've quite admired Sarah in the past, particularly for the way she's bounced back from scandal. She's always been very positive and that sort of thing. But stuff like this is just revolting... And you know, it's the way that they were just so eager for him to be released from prison as well," Eden stated.
Ferguson's Current Personal and Professional Struggles
The controversy emerges amid reports of Ferguson's difficult personal circumstances. The 66-year-old is reportedly homeless and couch-surfing between friends in New York after she and her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, were forced to leave Royal Lodge in Windsor last month. According to The I paper, she is in a "deep mess," with friends and royal observers suggesting that any rich associates would have to be "stupid" to enter into business deals with her now.
Professionally, her stint on ITV programmes like Loose Women and This Morning ended last year, despite once being hailed as a "saviour" of the broadcaster's daytime schedule. Ferguson, who has four grandchildren, presented This Morning alongside Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in November 2023, shortly after co-host Holly Willoughby discovered she was targeted in a kidnapping plot.
Scrutiny Over Epstein Association Deepens
The emails have intensified scrutiny over how Ferguson became so closely associated with Epstein, whose crimes have sparked global outrage. The correspondence highlights a troubling pattern of maintaining contact with a known sex offender, raising questions about judgment and accountability within royal circles. As the Epstein files continue to reveal new details, Ferguson's actions remain a focal point for criticism and public debate.
