Sarah Ferguson Epstein Ties: The latest Epstein files reveal the Duchess of York's secret relationship with Jeffrey Epstein—marriage proposals, financial pleas, and introducing her daughters to the convicted sex offender.
As Andrew faces arrest fallout, ex-wife Sarah Ferguson's own Epstein scandal resurfaces in leaked emails (Image: File)
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, once stood as the unwavering support system for her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, amid his escalating Jeffrey Epstein scandal. However, the recent release of millions of pages from the Epstein files has completely unraveled Ferguson's own reputation, revealing a decade-long secret relationship with the convicted sex offender that included financial desperation, marriage proposals, and even the introduction of her daughters to the disgraced financier.
Sarah Ferguson, 66, popularly known as "Fergie," married into the British royal family in 1986 in a glittering ceremony at Westminster Abbey. As the wife of Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles, she became the Duchess of York and mother to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. The couple separated in 1992 and divorced four years later, but they remained exceptionally close, cohabiting at the 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor until recently. For decades, Ferguson worked to rehabilitate her own public image after early scandals involving topless photographs and financial mismanagement, rebuilding her brand as a children's author and Weight Watchers spokesperson .
Ferguson was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein through her former husband, Prince Andrew, who had developed a friendship with the financier in the 1990s. The extent of her relationship with Epstein has been documented in court records and email exchanges that have been made public throughout the years, including a volume of over 3 million pages in January 2025. Ferguson described Epstein in these letters as the "brother I have always hoped for." In other correspondence, she wrote, "I am at your service. Just marry me," and suggested she could work organizing his homes. The communications paint a picture of a woman seeking both emotional support and financial assistance from the convicted sex offender.
The unsealed documents exposed several damaging details about Ferguson's conduct, particularly her actions following Epstein's initial conviction. According to the files, Ferguson appeared to have taken her daughters, then aged 20 and 19, to visit Epstein in the United States the week after he was released from prison in 2009 for soliciting and procuring a minor for prostitution. Furthermore, emails revealed that her friendship with Epstein continued long after his conviction, contradicting her previous public statements. In a 2011 interview with the London Evening Standard, she described her involvement with Epstein as a "gigantic error of judgement on my behalf." However, private emails showed her later denying to Epstein that she used the word "paedophilia" in that interview. "As you know, I did not, absolutely not, say the 'P word' about you but understand it was reported that I did," she told him, adding, "I know you feel hellaciously let down by me. You have always been a steadfast, generous and supreme friend to me and my family." Her spokesperson previously stated she made the public comment to avoid being sued by Epstein.
The steady drip of Epstein-related revelations eventually forced the royal family to act. In October 2025, King Charles stripped his brother, Prince Andrew, of his remaining royal titles and ordered him to vacate Royal Lodge. A royal source confirmed at the time that Ferguson, who had been living there with Andrew, would be "making her own arrangements." This marked the end of their decades-long cohabitation. Reports indicate Ferguson has since spent time in the United Arab Emirates and may be staying with her daughters, both of whom have residences in London, the Cotswolds, and Portugal.
Prior to the Epstein revelations, Ferguson had spent decades navigating a series of public controversies.
1992: Following her separation from Andrew, a tabloid published photos of her topless, having her toes sucked by her American financial advisor, John Bryan.
1990s: The late Queen Elizabeth intervened regarding Ferguson's spending habits, stating it was up to Ferguson to pay her own debts.
2010: She was exposed by a tabloid for offering access to her former husband for 500,000 pounds. She apologized for a "serious lapse in judgement."
Charity Fallout: In September 2025, several charities cut ties with her following the release of previous files showing she maintained her friendship with Epstein despite his conviction.
Sarah Ferguson is reportedly "lying low" in the Middle East, specifically in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Her exact whereabouts have become a subject of intense speculation following the recent arrest of her ex-husband, Prince Andrew. Ferguson has not been seen in public for months. A former senior royal aide told Reuters that the best course of action for both Andrew and Ferguson would be to "keep the lowest of profiles, get on with your day job." While she continues to support charitable causes and her daughters have jobs and second homes, her public rehabilitation appears impossible.
Disclaimer: This article is based on documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, court records, and statements from representatives. Being named in the Epstein files does not imply criminal wrongdoing. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided in the news agency reports.
