Sarah Ferguson Epstein Emails Spark Family Fallout

Leaked emails reported by the Daily Mail show Jeffrey Epstein claimed Sarah Ferguson "was the first to celebrate my release with her two daughters in tow" after his 2009 jail release and include a 2011 message in which Ferguson called Epstein a "supreme friend" and apologised. Beatrice and Eugenie have denied meeting Epstein, while Ferguson has acknowledged past financial ties and reportedly sought further funds from him. Several charities have severed ties with Ferguson and the revelations have renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew's past association with Epstein. Amid the fallout, Princess Eugenie did not post a public birthday message for her mother's 66th birthday — breaking a recent tradition — and was seen at the Frieze Art Fair instead. Ferguson's team says the apologetic email was sent under fear of a lawsuit, but the disclosures have created a fresh PR crisis for the family.