Prince Andrew’s friend, Jeffrey Epstein, who was involved in a child abuse scandal, threatened to harm the Duke of York’s family after Sarah Ferguson criticized him despite accepting £15,000 from him.
Following Ferguson’s public denouncement of Epstein, she faced renewed scrutiny for sending an apologetic email to the convicted sex offender in 2011. This led to various charities, including the Teenage Cancer Trust and others, severing their ties with her after decades of association.
Ferguson’s spokesperson, James Henderson, revealed details of a disturbing phone call made by Epstein, in which he ominously threatened to ruin the York family and Ferguson herself. Ferguson’s email to Epstein expressing regret and describing him as a loyal friend further fueled the controversy.
Epstein’s threat to the York family coincided with allegations that he possessed incriminating material on influential individuals he entertained. Charities cited Ferguson’s email as the reason for their disassociation from her, citing its inappropriate nature.
Despite her divorce from Prince Andrew, Ferguson resides at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, indirectly benefiting from her various income sources. The scandal surrounding her ties to Epstein has cast a shadow on her reputation and raised questions about her judgment and associations.
The incident has been a significant blow to Ferguson’s public image, once a cherished member of the Royal Family, with many observers questioning her involvement with one of the most infamous figures in recent history.