Sarah Ferguson reportedly sought financial support from Jeffrey Epstein to fund and enhance flights for a visit to him shortly after his prison release. Recently disclosed emails from the Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on Ms. Ferguson’s past connection with the convicted sex offender. While mentioned multiple times in the released material, she has not faced any charges or allegations of misconduct.
However, her former spouse, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was apprehended last month concerning his associations with Epstein, bringing increased attention to Ms. Ferguson’s ties to the scandal. The controversy escalated with revelations about the flights in the new emails.
The emails reveal that Ms. Ferguson traveled with her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, during a period of financial hardship. In one email dated July 23, 2009, Epstein’s house manager, Lesley Groff, informed him that Ms. Ferguson’s assistant, believed to be Amanda Lewis at the time, had mentioned Epstein’s offer to cover the Duchess’s visit expenses.
Subsequent exchanges indicated Epstein’s agreement to also pay for the Princesses’ travel expenses. The correspondence highlighted the significant cost of coordinating flights for Ms. Ferguson and her daughters, with limited flexibility on airport preferences and timing.
Further emails discussed seating arrangements for the return journey, with Epstein ultimately approving Ms. Ferguson’s request for First Class and her daughters in Club Class. Apart from travel logistics, the emails reflected Epstein’s awareness of Ms. Ferguson’s financial challenges.
Shortly after covering the trip costs, Epstein received a message detailing financial pressures faced by someone identified as ‘Sarah,’ likely referring to Ms. Ferguson. The message outlined financial difficulties and missed opportunities.
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