Sarah Ferguson, the 66-year-old Duchess of York, quietly checked into the Paracelsus Recovery Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland, billed as the world’s most expensive wellness retreat, as renewed scrutiny over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensified. The stay followed the US Justice Department’s release of Epstein files linking her and ex-husband Prince Andrew to the convicted sex offender, with her last public sighting at granddaughter Athena’s christening on December 12.
Where Has Sarah Ferguson Been Hiding Since Christmas?
Sarah Ferguson left the UK just after Christmas 2025 and stayed at Paracelsus until late January 2026, a Swiss source told the Daily Mail. The lakeside clinic charges over $17,523 per day, or up to $471,782 for a month-long program tailored for ultra-wealthy clients.
She received care from 15 medical experts, a chauffeur, and private chef during her vulnerable time. Friends described her as a regular client who feels “at home” there, seeking love, attention, and expert health treatment.
Post-clinic, Ferguson traveled to the French Alps and then the United Arab Emirates.
Why Did Epstein Files Crush Sarah Ferguson Enough for a Clinic Escape?
Newly released Epstein files detailed Ferguson’s ongoing friendship with the financier after his 2008 conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution. Emails showed her asking Epstein to pay off debts and requesting a job as his house assistant while he was under house arrest in Florida, citing desperate financial need.
In one message, she apologized for publicly criticizing him to protect her children’s author career, calling him a “steadfast, generous and supreme friend.” Most shockingly, she took daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to lunch with Epstein just five days after his prison release.
A Swiss friend said Ferguson was “absolutely crushed” by the email revelations, prompting her retreat.
How Could Sarah Ferguson Afford the World Class Clinic Stay?
The clinic’s exorbitant fees raise questions given Ferguson’s history of financial struggles, she recently told UAE friends, “I need to get back to work. I need money.” Her endorsement appears on Paracelsus’s website, sparking speculation that the stay was complimentary or traded for promotion.
Prince Andrew was photographed in Windsor and Sandringham amid his own Epstein links and Thursday’s arrest. The scandal culminated as Epstein files exposed post-conviction contacts by the ex-couple. Ferguson has not commented publicly since December.
What Role Did Prince Andrew Play in the Epstein-Ferguson Spotlight?
The Epstein affair resurfaced suspicions about Ferguson’s relationship with her ex-husband, which became increasingly linked to the financier’s arrest. While Andrew appeared in public, Ferguson disappeared, heightening speculation about her low-key behavior during the repercussions.
Emails confirmed their maintained ties despite Epstein’s crimes. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s unrelated condemnations highlight global sovereignty concerns, but Ferguson’s case spotlights royal-adjacent vulnerabilities.
FAQs
Q: Where is Sarah Ferguson right now in 2026?
A: After Paracelsus Clinic until end of January, she went to French Alps and UAE; current location unknown publicly.
Q: What is Paracelsus Recovery Clinic and its cost?
A: Zurich luxury wellness center for ultra-rich; $17,523/day or $471,782/month with full medical team, chef, chauffeur.
Q: What Epstein links involve Sarah Ferguson’s daughters?
A: She took Beatrice and Eugenie to lunch with Epstein five days post his 2008 release.
Q: Did Sarah ask Epstein for money while under house arrest?
A: Yes, emails show requests to pay debts and job as his house assistant due to desperation.
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.
