Sarah Ferguson has reportedly faced calls to speak to authorities in the US about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after the release of millions of files on him. The Epstein files reportedly include messages from Ferguson to Epstein, in one of which she praises him as the brother she 'always wished for'. Another message reportedly sent after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting minors drags Ferguson's daughters into the scandal, with one making reference to Eugenie's 'shagging weekend'. Ferguson in another message reportedly appears to plead with Epstein to marry her, describing him as a 'legend' before adding 'I am at your service'. Emails between Sarah Ferguson and Jeffrey Epstein reportedly show just how close their friendship was, even after Epstein was first sentenced for child sex offences. Sarah Ferguson reportedly called Jeffrey Epstein a 'legend'. After the apparent closeness of the relationship emerged, Ferguson reportedly lost the title she retained as a courtesy following her divorce from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Sarah Ferguson's reputation has reportedly plummeted more than ever before since she appeared in the Epstein files. Revelations about Sarah Ferguson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein have reportedly resulted in her facing both personal and professional blows. Brand and culture expert Nick Ede said that Sarah Ferguson's brand is 'ruined' and she will never be able to 'redeem herself in the public eye' after recent scandals.
I have spoken to her [and] can tell you that she just wants to protect her children and her grandchildren.
Sarah Ferguson has reportedly kept a very low profile over recent months. Sarah Ferguson has reportedly been photographed in Austria this week. Sarah Ferguson is reportedly staying at a £2,000-a-night chalet in the mountains in Austria. It is reportedly believed that over the last few months, Sarah Ferguson has spent some time abroad, both staying with friends and even checking into the £13,000-a-day Paracelsus Recovery Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland, after Christmas. It is reportedly not known where Sarah Ferguson is currently staying.
A cousin of Ferguson's by marriage, Martin Barrantes, said she hid from view to protect her daughters, Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Martin Barrantes reportedly spoke to Ferguson three months ago to offer his support. Martin Barrantes said Ferguson is going through a 'difficult moment' but seemed 'in good spirits'. Martin Barrantes urged the public to remember the 'real villain' is Jeffrey Epstein. Martin Barrantes felt certain his cousin regretted the trust she placed in Jeffrey Epstein.
Fergie doesn't really have any chance to redeem herself in the public eye. She has had her name and her brand ruined and tarnished, so I don't feel there is any coming back from this.
Jeffrey Epstein has reportedly been the downfall of her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his titles by the King due to 'serious lapses of judgment' over his friendship with Epstein. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was reportedly arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February, and later released under investigation. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly not been charged.
Ferguson has reportedly also been forced to find a new home and could move abroad permanently. Ferguson is reportedly part owner of a large ranch in Argentina, where her mother lived. It is reportedly also believed that when Sarah Ferguson returns to the UK, she won't be living in Norfolk with her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Sarah Ferguson was reportedly last seen in public at the christening of her granddaughter Athena, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's child. Being included in the Epstein files is no indication of wrongdoing, according to major media reports.