Did Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson call paedophile Jeffrey Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 leaked email? Here's complete truth

Did Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson call paedophile Jeffrey Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 leaked email? Reports published by The Sun and Mail on Sunday claim she wrote to the disgraced financier weeks after saying she had severed ties.

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson call paedophile Jeffrey Epstein 'supreme friend'

Two newspapers reported that an email dated April 2011 showed Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, apologising to Epstein and calling him a “steadfast, generous and supreme friend.” The message came soon after she told the media she would never deal with him again.

Alleged 2011 email surfaces after public distancing from Jeffrey Epstein

In March 2011, Ferguson told the Evening Standard her association with Epstein was a “gigantic error of judgment.” She vowed never to see him again and declared her opposition to paedophilia and child abuse. At that time, Epstein had already been jailed for soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008.


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The reported email said

According to the reports, Ferguson wrote that she did not use the “P word” about Epstein, but understood that the media had linked him with paedophilia. She apologised, saying he had always been a “steadfast, generous and supreme friend” to her and her family. She added that she felt broken, lost, and fearful when told to end the relationship.

Sarah Ferguson’s spokesperson statement

Her spokesperson said the email was not praise but an attempt to prevent legal threats. They explained Epstein had threatened to sue her for associating him with paedophilia. Following advice, she sent the message to calm him. They also stressed she stood by her earlier condemnation of Epstein and regretted her involvement.

Sarah Ferguson’s financial links

Earlier in 2011, Ferguson admitted she had accepted £15,000 from Epstein. She apologised, promised to repay the money, and admitted she had made an error. Her spokesperson now insists she was misled by Epstein’s lies, like many others at that time.

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Impact on Prince Andrew

The Duchess of York is the former wife of Prince Andrew. Epstein’s connection to Andrew later caused a major royal scandal. Allegations of sexual abuse linked to Epstein led to a court settlement without admission of liability. As a result, Prince Andrew stepped back from public duties, and his military and charitable titles were removed.

Wider fallout of Epstein links in leaked email

The leaked email adds to a wave of new disclosures about Epstein’s network. Recently, Lord Mandelson was dismissed as UK ambassador to the US after emails showed he expressed support for Epstein following his 2008 conviction. The controversy reflects the continuing fallout from Epstein’s ties with powerful figures even after his death in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.

Duchess of York ongoing scrutiny

The fresh attention to Ferguson’s alleged email follows the release of documents from a US congressional panel about Epstein. These files have shed light on his friendships with influential individuals across politics, business, and royalty. The renewed focus underscores how far Epstein’s influence extended even after his conviction.

FAQs

Did Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson confirm the 2011 email to Jeffrey Epstein?

She has not denied the email but said it was sent only under advice to counter Epstein’s threats of a defamation lawsuit.

Why did Sarah Ferguson call Jeffrey Epstein a “supreme friend” in the leaked email?

Reports say she used the phrase to pacify Epstein after he threatened legal action, though her spokesperson maintains she publicly condemned him and cut ties.