Newly disclosed correspondence reveals the extent of financial desperation experienced by Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, over a decade ago. According to emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice, Ferguson directly appealed to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein for employment in 2010.
In a message dated May of that year, Ferguson, then 66, proposed herself for a role, writing, “But why I don’t understand, don’t you just get me to be your House Assistant. I am the most capable and desperately need the money.” She concluded the plea with, “Please Jeffrey think about it.”
This exchange occurred mere months after Epstein had completed a controversial 13-month jail sentence related to prostitution charges in Florida. The emails are part of a vast trove of documents pertaining to Epstein that were made public recently.
The correspondence also included personal and informal remarks. In one instance, Ferguson referenced her daughter’s social plans in a casual manner while coordinating a potential visit. In another, she expressed profound gratitude to Epstein for his support, following an introduction he allegedly facilitated for a commercial opportunity.
The released messages further underscore the ongoing personal and reputational consequences for individuals linked to Epstein. Ferguson and her former husband, Prince Andrew, have faced significant scrutiny and institutional repercussions due to their past associations with the financier. These ties reportedly contributed to their recent departure from a long-term royal residence.