Sarah Ferguson Addresses Allegations Linking Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to Epstein Business Files

Sarah Ferguson addresses new scrutiny as Princess Beatrice and Eugenie are linked to Jeffrey Epstein's business files. Read the full analysis of the royal fallout.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 5, 2026, 1:31 PM EST

Source: Showbiz Cheat Sheet

New Disclosures in the Justice Department Files

Recent filings from the U.S. Justice Department have brought renewed attention to the York family’s past associations, with Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson cited hundreds of times. Specifically, emails from 2011 suggest that the Duchess visited Epstein shortly after his 2009 release from jail, allegedly accompanied by her two daughters. The documents further detail correspondence regarding a weekend trip involving Princess Eugenie and her now husband, Jack Brooksbank, as well as images of the princesses shared by Prince Andrew with the financier.

The core of the current controversy involves claims that the princesses were positioned to become shareholders in a business venture linked to Epstein. This has raised questions about the level of transparency within the York household during that period and whether the sisters were aware of the professional nature of their parents' ties to the convicted offender.

The Duchess of York’s Official Clarification

Through a spokesperson, Sarah Ferguson has moved to distance her daughters from any formal financial entanglement. The statement, provided to The i Paper, acknowledged that while discussions regarding a potential business venture may have occurred, the planned share allocation never materialized. "Although there were talks, no shares were ultimately granted," the spokesperson confirmed, seeking to quell speculation that the princesses benefited financially from Epstein’s network.

This clarification comes at a time of significant personal upheaval for the family. Reports indicate that the Duchess had briefly left the country following the document release, and she was recently reported to have checked into a high end rehabilitation facility as the pressure of the ongoing investigation mounted.