Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 22, 2025 · Entertainment

Royal Drama: Andrew and Fergie Reemerge Amid Epstein Scandal

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is seen driving from Royal Lodge at Windsor on the morning of Monday 22 September 2025

SCANDAL ROCKS ROYAL FAMILY: PRINCE ANDREW'S EX-WIFE SARAH FERGUSON EXPOSED

The Royal Family is reeling in shock as Prince Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, has been caught up in a scandal that threatens to destroy her reputation and possibly even her career. The Duchess of York, 61, has been accused of being "cunningly deceitful" after it emerged she wrote a grovelling email to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein just weeks after publicly disowning him.

The bombshell revelation has left many questioning the integrity of the Royal Family, with some calling for Prince Andrew and his ex-wife to be banned from attending private family occasions. The scandal is set to spark a major crisis within the monarchy, with insiders warning that King Charles III may have no option but to take drastic action to protect the reputation of the royal family.

Sarah, Duchess of York, is glimpsed in the back of a Range Rover as she is driven from Royal Lodge at Windsor on Monday 22 September 2025

According to sources close to the Royal Family, Prince Andrew has already been stripped of his public duties and offices due to his association with Epstein. However, it appears his ex-wife's actions have sparked a new wave of outrage, with many questioning how she could be so callous in her treatment of Epstein's victims.

The scandal centres around an email sent by Ferguson to Epstein on April 26, 2011, just weeks after she publicly disowned him. In the email, Ferguson describes Epstein as her "supreme friend" and apologizes for letting him down. She also tells him that she had only distanced herself from him to save her reputation as a children's author.

The email is seen as a stark contrast to Ferguson's earlier statements in which she condemned Epstein and claimed she had been duped by his lies. The Duchess's actions have sparked outrage, with many calling for her to be held accountable for her deceitful behaviour.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attend the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16 2025

But what's even more shocking is that this isn't the first time Ferguson has been linked to Epstein. In 2011, it emerged that she had received a £15,000 bailout from Epstein after struggling financially due to her lavish spending habits. Despite her claims of being duped by his lies, Ferguson continued to accept money and gifts from Epstein until at least 2015.

Ferguson's association with Epstein has been well-documented, but the latest revelations have sparked a new wave of outrage. It's understood that King Charles III is "furious" about the scandal and is considering taking action to protect the reputation of the royal family.

One source close to the Royal Family revealed that the King has tried every avenue available to him to ring-fence his brother, including cutting off private funding, withdrawing security, and trying to persuade Prince Andrew to downsize from his 30-room mansion at Windsor Castle. However, it appears Ferguson's actions have sparked a new crisis within the monarchy.

A bombshell email obtained by The Mail on Sunday revealed how the Duchess of York lied when she pledged to cut ties with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

The scandal has also raised questions about the Royal Family's handling of Epstein's association with them. It's understood that both Prince Andrew and Ferguson attended private family occasions, including Christmas Day services and Easter gatherings at Windsor Castle, despite their links to Epstein.

In a shocking revelation, it's emerged that US investigators could have access to a "damaging cache" of emails written by Prince Andrew to Epstein. The emails are said to be even more explosive than those pertaining to Ferguson, sparking fears that the scandal could go all the way to the top of the Royal Family.

The bombshell email obtained by thescholarlynote.com reveals how Ferguson cynically lied when she pledged to cut ties with Epstein. Just weeks after publicly disowning him, she wrote a gushing private message dubbing him a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend" – and admitting she only distanced herself from him to save her own reputation.

The King could be forced to ban the Yorks from private family occasions over their latest scandal involving convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein (pictured)

Ferguson's email is seen as a stark contrast to her earlier statements in which she condemned Epstein and claimed she had been duped by his lies. The Duchess 'humbly apologised' to the convicted sex offender for letting him down and said she had been told to speak out if she wanted to save her career as a children's author.

The email was sent just two months after Ferguson told journalists: "I will never have anything to do with [Epstein] again." However, behind closed doors, she was still thanking Epstein for his help in paying off her debts. In an email addressed to "my dear, dear friend Jeffrey", Ferguson wrote: "How can I thank you enough? You are a friend indeed and I will one day give it to you back."

Ferguson's association with Epstein has been well-documented, but the latest revelations have sparked a new wave of outrage. It's understood that King Charles III is "furious" about the scandal and is considering taking action to protect the reputation of the royal family.

The scandal has also raised questions about the Royal Family's handling of Epstein's association with them. It's understood that both Prince Andrew and Ferguson attended private family occasions, including Christmas Day services and Easter gatherings at Windsor Castle, despite their links to Epstein.

In a shocking revelation, it's emerged that US investigators could have access to a "damaging cache" of emails written by Prince Andrew to Epstein. The emails are said to be even more explosive than those pertaining to Ferguson, sparking fears that the scandal could go all the way to the top of the Royal Family.

The bombshell email obtained by thescholarlynote.com reveals how Ferguson cynically lied when she pledged to cut ties with Epstein. Just weeks after publicly disowning him, she wrote a gushing private message dubbing him a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend" – and admitting she only distanced herself from him to save her own reputation.

Ferguson's email is seen as a stark contrast to her earlier statements in which she condemned Epstein and claimed she had been duped by his lies. The Duchess 'humbly apologised' to the convicted sex offender for letting him down and said she had been told to speak out if she wanted to save her career as a children's author.

The email was sent just two months after Ferguson told journalists: "I will never have anything to do with [Epstein] again." However, behind closed doors, she was still thanking Epstein for his help in paying off her debts. In an email addressed to "my dear, dear friend Jeffrey", Ferguson wrote: "How can I thank you enough? You are a friend indeed and I will one day give it to you back."

Ferguson's association with Epstein has been well-documented, but the latest revelations have sparked a new wave of outrage. It's understood that King Charles III is "furious" about the scandal and is considering taking action to protect the reputation of the royal family.

Prince Andrew was pictured smiling while standing with his left arm around the waist of the late Virginia Roberts, formerly named Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell

But Ferguson isn't the only one who has been caught up in the scandal. Prince Andrew's association with Epstein has also come under intense scrutiny, with many calling for him to be stripped of his titles and privileges. The prince reached an out-of-court settlement with Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in 2022 after she alleged he had sexually assaulted her three times.

Ferguson's book deal could also be at risk due to the scandal. She is set to publish a new series of children's books, including "Kindness Along The Way", which is scheduled for release in November. However, many are questioning whether it's appropriate for Ferguson to continue writing and promoting children's literature given her association with Epstein.

In a shocking revelation, Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite jailed for 20 years for sex trafficking, described Ferguson as a "frenemy" who lusted after Epstein. Maxwell said of the Duchess: "She had a thing for him... and I thought that Sarah was trying to put the moves on Jeffrey."

The scandal has sparked a major crisis within the Royal Family, with many calling for Prince Andrew and his ex-wife to be held accountable for their actions. As one insider revealed: "It's about the last sanction King Charles may be able to take – but it's definitely time someone took action to protect the reputation of the royal family."

The scandal is set to continue to dominate headlines in the coming days, with many questioning whether Prince Andrew and his ex-wife will be able to recover from this latest blow to their reputations.