Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Duchess Claims Protection Motive Behind Epstein Apology

Sarah Ferguson claims she was trying to protect Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie when she sent an email apologising to Jeffrey Epstein

Royal Scandal: Duchess of York's Desperate Plea to Paedophile Financier Jeffrey Epstein Exposed

In a shocking revelation, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has come under fire for her fawning email to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2011. The duchess, 65, sent the email after she publicly disowned him and called him a "paedophile" in an interview.

But what's even more shocking is that Ferguson claims she was being threatened by Epstein and was trying to appease him out of fear for her family. According to her spokesman James Henderson, Epstein made a chilling phone call to the duchess after she publicly condemned him, threatening to "destroy the York family" in a menacing tone.

Sarah Ferguson sent the fawning email to Epstein calling him a 'supreme friend' after publicly calling him a paedophile

Epstein's threats were so intense that Ferguson felt compelled to send an email apologizing for calling him a paedophile and expressing her awareness of how he would feel "hellaciously let down" by her actions. The email was sent to Epstein just months after she publicly disowned him, and it's clear that she was trying to placate the powerful financier.

But why did Ferguson send such a fawning email? According to insiders, Epstein was known for his ruthlessness and ability to get what he wanted. He had a reputation for being merciless towards those who crossed him, and it's believed that Ferguson was trying to protect her family from his wrath.

The duchess's decision to send the email has sparked outrage among charity patrons, with several organizations dropping her as patron in light of the scandal. The Teenage Cancer Trust, British Heart Foundation, and other charities have all severed ties with Ferguson, who had been a prominent figure in their fundraising efforts.

But Ferguson is not alone in her associations with Epstein. Her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, has also come under scrutiny for his ties to the paedophile financier. While Andrew has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, it's clear that he was close friends with Epstein and attended several parties at his mansion.

In a bizarre twist, Princess Eugenie, the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, has launched a campaign against children who are exploited in fast fashion. The princess, 32, is co-founder of The Anti-Slavery Collective, which aims to expose the dark side of the fashion industry.

Eugenie's campaign comes as her mother faces growing criticism for her association with Epstein. But what's clear is that both Ferguson and Andrew are trying to distance themselves from the paedophile financier and his associates.

But not everyone is buying their story. The family of Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was abused by Epstein and trafficked to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17, has come out strongly against Ferguson's associations with the paedophile financier.

"This decisive action sends a strong message about accountability and the need to confront those who support the horrific child trafficking network established by Epstein and Maxwell," they said in a statement to The Times.

As for Ferguson, it seems that her reputation is irreparably damaged. But what's clear is that she was desperate to protect her family from Epstein's wrath, even if it meant sending a fawning email to a paedophile financier.

In related news, Prince Andrew was spotted driving his Range Rover away from his Windsor mansion on Tuesday, with a male companion in the passenger seat. It's not clear what he was doing, but it's likely that he was trying to lay low after the latest scandal to hit the royal family.

And as for Ferguson? She's getting support from some unexpected quarters. Football WAG Lizzie Cundy, 57, has spoken out on her behalf, saying that she's devastated and regrets sending the email.

"The fact is, he was enraged that she'd publicly condemned him - he was absolutely beyond, saying, 'I'm going to get revenge, I'm going to ruin your family'," Cundy said in an interview with The Scholarly Note.

"It was threatening, it was very dark and she felt she had no choice but to try and appease him - she was scared for herself, for her family. You have to think, he was probably the most powerful man on the planet, or the richest man."

Cundy's comments are a stark reminder that Ferguson is not just fighting for her own reputation, but also for the sake of her family.