Duchess 'Devastated' After Charities Drop Her Post-Epstein Email Leak
SARAH FERGUSON'S SCANDALOUS PAST CATCHES UP WITH HER: Disgraced Duchess Dropped by Seven Charities Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout
The once-beloved Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is reeling from the fallout of her scandalous past association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The 65-year-old royal was dropped by seven charities, including the Teenage Cancer Trust and British Heart Foundation, after a bombshell email revealed she had written to Epstein to apologize for publicly disavowing him.
But it seems Fergie's troubles are only just beginning. Insiders close to the Duchess reveal that she is "devastated" by the scandal, but not as devastated as King Charles, who is reportedly considering taking drastic action against his brother Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. The Queen's son has had enough of their antics and is now looking for ways to restrict their access to private royal events.
According to a source, King Charles has tried "every avenue available" to him to rein in his brother's behavior, including cutting off funding, withdrawing security, and offering alternative accommodation. But despite these efforts, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson continue to make headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Epstein Scandal: A Web of Deceit
The latest revelation comes just weeks after Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre died by suicide at her farm home in Australia. Giuffre had alleged that Epstein and his partner Ghislaine Maxwell trafficked her to Prince Andrew when she was just 17, and that he had sexually assaulted her three times.
Sarah Ferguson's involvement with Epstein began in the 1990s, when she was introduced to him by American businesswoman Lynn Forester de Rothschild. Despite publicly condemning Epstein after his conviction for child sex abuse, Fergie continued to secretly correspond with him, even going so far as to send him a grovelling email just weeks after telling journalists she had cut ties with him.
Grovelling Email Exposed
The bombshell email obtained by thescholarlynote.com reveals that Sarah Ferguson wrote to Epstein on April 26, 2011, apologizing for disowning him. In the email, she told Epstein that she was "broken" because her children's work was disappearing and that she had been instructed to give an interview to protect her career as a children's author.
Fergie's apology was not just limited to words; she also showered Epstein with affection, calling him a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend." The email reads: "Sometimes the heart speaks better than the words. You have my heart. With lots of love, dear Jeffrey."
But what's even more shocking is that this email was sent just weeks after Fergie publicly condemned Epstein in an interview with the London Evening Standard. She told journalists that accepting Epstein's money was "a gigantic error of judgment... I am just so contrite I cannot say."
A Web of Lies and Deceit
But it seems that Sarah Ferguson's lies have finally caught up with her. Insiders close to the Duchess reveal that she had acted on advice when sending the grovelling email, trying to appease Epstein after he aggressively threatened to sue her for defamation.
However, this explanation has raised more questions than answers. Why did Fergie continue to secretly correspond with Epstein despite publicly condemning him? And what exactly was she trying to achieve by sending such a grovelling apology?
Charity Fallout
The scandal has already had a significant impact on the Duchess's charitable work. The Teenage Cancer Trust, which she has supported since 1990, dropped her in the wake of the email revelations. Other charities, including the British Heart Foundation and children's hospice charity Julia's House, have also severed ties with Fergie.
Royal Fallout
The scandal is not just limited to Sarah Ferguson; it has also had a significant impact on her ex-husband Prince Andrew. The Duke of York has already been forced to relinquish all his public duties and offices as a result of his association with Epstein and is barred from attending official royal events.
But now, it seems that King Charles may take further action against his brother. A source close to the Palace reveals that the Queen's son is considering restricting Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's access to private royal events, including Christmas Day church services at Sandringham.
Publishers and Charities Sever Ties
The latest revelations have raised questions about whether publishers and charities will continue to associate with Sarah Ferguson. Royal biographer Andrew Lownie has suggested that the scandal could lead to Fergie being dropped by her publishers and losing access to charitable events.
As for Prince Andrew, it seems his association with Epstein may be more than just a minor embarrassment. The Palace is said to be "deeply concerned" about the duke's behavior and is now considering taking further action against him.
Ghislaine Maxwell: A Frenemy
But who else was involved in Sarah Ferguson's scandalous past? According to Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite who was jailed for 20 years for sex trafficking, the Duchess of York had a "thing" for Epstein and was trying to put the moves on him.
Maxwell's testimony has raised questions about Fergie's involvement with Epstein and whether she knew about his crimes. Insiders close to the Palace reveal that Fergie is said to be "broken-hearted" by the scandal, but not as broken-hearted as King Charles, who is now looking for ways to restrict her access to private royal events.
Conclusion
The scandal surrounding Sarah Ferguson's association with Epstein has left many questions unanswered. Why did she continue to secretly correspond with him despite publicly condemning him? And what exactly was she trying to achieve by sending such a grovelling apology?
As the Palace continues to grapple with the fallout, one thing is clear: Sarah Ferguson's reputation has been severely damaged. Will she be able to recover from this scandal, or will it mark the end of her charitable work and royal connections? Only time will tell.
Sources:
- Insider close to the Duchess
- Source close to the Palace
- Andrew Lownie, Royal biographer