Royal Daughters Reportedly 'Mortified' by Mother's Epstein Emails
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have been left deeply distressed by the latest revelations concerning their parents, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew, in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files, according to sources close to the royal sisters.
Emails Reveal Shocking Exchanges
On Friday, the US Department of Justice published more than three million documents related to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Among these files are email exchanges involving an individual referred to simply as "Sarah," with a redacted email address, along with discussions about "Fergie" and her daughters.
One particularly embarrassing email from March 2010 shows Sarah Ferguson responding to Epstein's inquiry about a potential trip to New York by writing, "Not sure yet. Just waiting for Eugenie to come back from a sh*****g weekend." This correspondence was sent around the time of Princess Eugenie's 20th birthday, which she spent with her then-boyfriend, now husband, Jack Brooksbank.
Further Disturbing Content Emerges
Additional emails reveal Ferguson lavishing praise on Epstein, calling him a "legend" and even joking, "just marry me." Sources indicate that the princesses were largely unaware of the extent of their parents' connection to Epstein and are now simply aghast at the closeness depicted in these communications.
The documents also reportedly include photographs sent by Prince Andrew to Epstein, featuring his daughters, adding another layer of distress for Beatrice and Eugenie. One source told the Daily Mail, "They are mortified by the emails their mother has sent to Epstein. It is so embarrassing for them."
Broader Implications for the Royal Family
The scandal has reignited scrutiny on both Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew. Last year, several charities severed ties with Ferguson after it emerged she had apologised to Epstein in 2011 following public disavowals. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew faces renewed allegations, with claims that Epstein arranged for one of his associates to spend a night at Royal Lodge, Andrew's former residence in Windsor.
Brad Edwards, a lawyer representing Epstein's victims, stated, "We're talking about at least one woman who was sent by Jeffrey Epstein over to Prince Andrew. And she even had, after a night with Prince Andrew, a tour of Buckingham Palace." Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing and was seen horse riding in Windsor today as the Mirror sought comment on these latest allegations.
The situation has left Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie in a profoundly difficult position, caught between family loyalty and the public exposure of their parents' associations with a convicted sex offender. The emotional impact on the sisters is described as significant, with sources emphasising their shock and humiliation over the newly revealed details.
