Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein Funded Sarah Ferguson for 15 Years

Newly uncovered emails suggest that billionaire Jeffrey Epstein provided financial support to Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, for a period of 15 years. The correspondence reveals Epstein’s grievances about Ferguson’s reliance on him for substantial sums of money, which he described as ‘scrounging’ in conversations with friends.

Ferguson, who has recently lost her titles following her ex-husband Prince Andrew’s own title reversal, has previously admitted to receiving £15,000 from Epstein to resolve her financial difficulties. She characterized this transaction as “a giant error of judgment.” The revelations, reported by the *Mail on Sunday*, illustrate the extent of her ties to Epstein, raising questions about the nature of their relationship.

Emails indicate that Ferguson expressed a strong desire to maintain contact with Epstein after his release from prison. In one instance, she allegedly celebrated his freedom with her two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who were both young adults at the time. The emails detail Ferguson’s requests for loans ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 to cover what she described as ‘small bills.’ Furthermore, she jokingly inquired if her financial troubles rendered his private island “unavailable to bankrupts.”

Epstein reportedly settled debts Ferguson owed to a former employee, but he grew frustrated when she did not repay him. Despite publicly distancing herself from Epstein, Ferguson maintained communication with him and allowed him to assist with the establishment of a charity. Notably, the emails show Epstein provided her with “talking points” in preparation for an interview with renowned talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

In a March 2011 newspaper interview, Ferguson issued a public apology for accepting funds from Epstein, which she described as a significant mistake. This apology seemed to anger Epstein, who later communicated with French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel expressing his discontent. Epstein noted, “The duchess that I have financially helped for 15 years said that she wants nothing to do with a paedophile and child sex abuser. It has caused quite a stir.”

In response to her public statements, Epstein demanded a written apology from Ferguson, threatening legal action if she failed to comply. The cache of emails includes various drafts of the letter, in which Ferguson stated, “Dear Jeffrey, I wanted you to know with certainty that many things said in the press about you that were attributed to me were either a totally malicious fabrication or an outrageous exaggeration.”

Ferguson acknowledged their long-standing relationship, stating in one email, “I am on yours and you on mine. With great love and strength.” While she has faced scrutiny for her association with Epstein, the unfolding details of their correspondence continue to shed light on the complexities of her financial and personal ties to the convicted sex offender.

This situation unfolds against the backdrop of ongoing scrutiny of Prince Andrew, who is currently facing a Metropolitan Police investigation regarding allegations that he sought to discredit his accuser, Virginia Giuffre. As Ferguson returns to being simply Sarah Ferguson, the fallout from her connections to both Epstein and Prince Andrew raises pressing questions about accountability and the implications for those involved.