Recently unsealed court documents have brought to light a series of private communications between a former member of the British royal family and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The correspondence, which dates back to 2009 and 2010, includes messages from Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew.
The records indicate that in an email sent in early 2010, Ferguson extended a marriage proposal to Epstein, who had been released from a Florida jail months earlier after serving time for soliciting prostitution. In the message, she referred to him as a “legend” and expressed her gratitude for his “generosity and kindness.”
Further emails show Ferguson offering to arrange private tours of Buckingham Palace and assist with securing exclusive access to events in England for associates of Epstein. In other exchanges, she made lighthearted remarks about marriage and commented on the personal life of her then-teenage daughter.
The long-standing association between Prince Andrew and Epstein has been widely reported and previously led to Andrew stepping back from his public duties. The latest disclosures are part of a broader release of documents related to Epstein’s network.
According to reports, the continuing scrutiny of these connections has had personal repercussions for the family, including necessitating a move from their former residence. Observers note that the situation has been challenging for the couple’s adult daughters, who have reportedly been affected by the ongoing public attention surrounding their father’s past associations.
Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The release of these documents is part of ongoing legal proceedings related to his case.