Sarah Ferguson's Epstein Flight Requests Revealed in Unsealed Emails
Freshly unsealed material from the Jeffrey Epstein files has drawn attention to Sarah Ferguson's past association with the disgraced financier, though she faces no accusations of wrongdoing. The documents, released recently, include emails detailing how Ms Ferguson, formerly known as the Duchess of York, requested Epstein to fund and later upgrade flights for a trip to visit him shortly after his release from prison.
Flight Coordination and Financial Strain
According to the emails, Ms Ferguson travelled with her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, during a period when she was experiencing serious financial difficulties. In one email dated July 23, 2009, Epstein's longtime house manager, Lesley Groff, informed him that Ms Ferguson's assistant—identified as "Amanda," believed to be her then-assistant Amanda Lewis—had conveyed that he had "kindly offered to pay for the Duchess to come and visit you."
The following morning, Ms Groff followed up with another update: "Amanda said the Princesses would like to accompany the Duchess, and she is wondering if you might be willing to pay for them as well..." Epstein reportedly agreed and inquired about their accommodation plans, with Ms Groff responding she would obtain the details. Epstein then added: "I will also find out how old the girls are!"
High Costs and Seating Upgrades
Further exchanges indicate that coordinating flights for "the Duchess and the girls" came with what one redacted sender described as "crazy high price tags," particularly if airport preferences and tight timing were to be maintained. The correspondence suggests that flexibility was not offered in these arrangements.
Ms Groff then relayed what appeared to be another request from Ms Ferguson's assistant—this time regarding seating arrangements for the return journey. "The Duchess has asked that she be in First and the girls in Club on the flight back from NYC to LHR, apparently Jeffrey said that this would be ok, please can you let me know if you can change this," the released email read. Epstein's reply was: "I said nothing, do not respond." Ms Groff confirmed that she would not.
Broader Context and Scrutiny
Beyond travel logistics, the emails also show Epstein being kept apprised of Ms Ferguson's financial strain. Days after he allegedly covered the trip expenses, he was forwarded a message from a redacted sender that included a lengthy note from someone identified as 'Sarah,' seemingly Ms Ferguson, outlining mounting pressures and missed financial opportunities.
This revelation comes amid increased scrutiny of Ms Ferguson's links with Epstein, particularly following the arrest of her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, last month on allegations related to his ties with the child sex offender. Jeffrey Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking underage girls, and the newly unsealed files have reignited controversy around his associations.
Ms Ferguson, who is no longer known as the Duchess of York, is mentioned multiple times in the newly released material but has not been charged with any crime or accused of wrongdoing. The emails provide a detailed glimpse into the logistical and financial dynamics of her interactions with Epstein during a challenging period in her life.
