Six Sarah Ferguson Companies to Be Dissolved in Epstein Files Aftermath
Six companies associated with Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, are being wound down following the publication of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Companies House records confirm that applications to strike off each company have been filed, marking a significant development in the wake of the scandal.
Companies with Limited Public Profile
Sarah Ferguson served as the sole director of all six companies, which include S Phoenix Events, Fergie's Farm, La Luna Investments, Solamoon Ltd, Philanthrapreneur Ltd, and Planet Partners Productions Ltd. These entities have maintained a low public profile, with little information available about their activities or operations.
According to Companies House, the dissolution applications were submitted after new revelations emerged regarding Sarah Ferguson's contact with the convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The release of millions of documents by US authorities has brought these connections to light, prompting the winding down of the companies.
Email Exchanges Revealed in Documents
In documents released last month, Sarah Ferguson appears to have communicated with Epstein in a series of emails. One message from her states: "I am at your service. Just marry me." Another email exchange from September 21, 2011, includes her writing: "Don't know if you are still on this bbm but heard from The Duke that you have had a baby boy."
She continues: "Even though you never kept in touch, I still am here with love, friendship and congratualtions (sic) on your baby boy. Sarah xx." This is followed by a subsequent message where she expresses hurt: "You have disappeared. I did not even know you were having a baby. It was soooo crystal clear to me that you were only friends with me to get to Andrew. And that really hurt me deeeply (sic). More than you will know."
Many of these exchanges are dated after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child, adding a layer of controversy to the revelations.
Dissolution Process and Company Status
The Government website explains that applying to strike a company off the register, also known as dissolving a company, is a method to close down a company that has not traded for at least three months. This process is now underway for all six of Sarah Ferguson's companies, none of which appear to have been very active in recent times.
Late last year, after losing her courtesy royal divorcee title, Sarah Ferguson submitted an official change to her details for all the firms, updating them from Sarah Duchess of York to Sarah Margaret Ferguson. This change preceded the dissolution applications.
Charity Closure and Ongoing Developments
Days after the new details about her friendship with Epstein emerged, Sarah's Trust, a charity she founded, also announced it would close "for the foreseeable future." This move further underscores the impact of the Epstein files on her professional and charitable endeavours.
A representative for the former duchess has been contacted for comment, but no statement has been issued at this time. The winding down of these companies represents a significant step in the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal, highlighting the broader implications for those linked to the financier.
