The ongoing scandal surrounding the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has now ensnared another member of the British royal family, with newly unsealed documents revealing a shocking email exchange involving Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York.
Vulgar Comment About Princess Eugenie
Among the over 3 million files released by the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday, January 30, 2026, is a 2010 email where Sarah Ferguson, 66, responded to an inquiry from Epstein with a crude remark about her youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie. In the email dated March 2010, Epstein asked Ferguson about taking a trip to New York, to which she replied, "Not sure yet. Just waiting for Eugenie to come back from a shagging weekend!!"
At the time, Princess Eugenie was just 19 years old, merely two days away from her 20th birthday. She was reportedly spending the weekend with her then-boyfriend, Jack Brooksbank, to celebrate the occasion. This revelation adds a deeply personal and inappropriate layer to the already controversial connections between the royal family and Epstein.
Context of the Email Exchange
It is crucial to note that this email exchange occurred after Epstein had been convicted and served time for sex crimes. In June 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to charges of solicitation of prostitution and solicitation of prostitution with a minor under 18 years old. He was sentenced to 18 months in a minimum-security prison, released in 2009, and then served a house arrest sentence that ended in August 2010.
Despite his criminal record, Ferguson continued to communicate with Epstein, as evidenced by this email and others. This raises questions about the nature of their relationship and the judgment exercised by those associated with him.
Further Revelations in the Epstein Files
The latest batch of Epstein documents includes more than just this single email. In another message from January 2010, Ferguson reportedly told Epstein, "You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe, my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness. Xx I am at your service. Just marry me." According to the Daily Mail, she had made similar remarks in a previous email from September 2009, urging him to "marry" her.
These exchanges highlight a troubling pattern of familiarity and affection between Ferguson and Epstein, even in the wake of his conviction. They also underscore the broader implications for the royal family, as Ferguson shares two daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, 37, with her ex-husband, former Prince Andrew.
Impact on the Royal Family
Former Prince Andrew, 65, has already faced severe consequences for his own relationship with Epstein, including being stripped of his royal titles last fall amid renewed scrutiny. The release of these emails now implicates Sarah Ferguson directly, showing her engaging in inappropriate conversations with a convicted sex offender about their daughter.
Additionally, the Epstein files contain photos and email exchanges involving Andrew, such as images of him kneeling over an unidentified woman, further complicating the royal family's association with this scandal. This ongoing revelation continues to damage the reputation of the monarchy and raises ethical concerns about the conduct of its members.
As the public digests these new details, the focus remains on how such interactions were allowed to persist and what they reveal about the boundaries within elite circles. The story, originally reported by Linda Ikeji, underscores the far-reaching impact of the Epstein case, extending beyond legal boundaries into personal and familial realms.
