Summary
Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, lost her honorary Freedom of the City of York title. York's council decided to remove this honor because of her association with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This decision follows previous actions taken against her former husband, the former Prince Andrew, for similar reasons.
Key Facts
- Sarah Ferguson was given the Freedom of the City of York title in 1987 after marrying Prince Andrew.
- York's city councillors voted unanimously to take away her honorary title.
- The decision relates to her ties with Jeffrey Epstein, whose crimes have come under scrutiny.
- The BBC reached out to Ferguson's representatives for comments.
- Prince Andrew lost his own honorary Freedom of the City of York title in 2022.
- Pressure has been rising for Ferguson to provide evidence about her connection to Epstein.
- US lawmakers have asked Ferguson to testify about her links to Epstein, but there is no way to legally require her to do so in the US.
