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Charities cut ties with Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as ‘friend’

Charities cut ties with Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as ‘friend’

Summary

Several charities have ended their relationship with Sarah Ferguson, Prince Andrew's ex-wife, after reports surfaced of an email where she called Jeffrey Epstein a "supreme friend." These charities decided it was not appropriate for Ferguson to continue in her role with them due to the email's content. Ferguson reportedly sent the email after Epstein threatened legal action related to her past statements.

Key Facts

  • Sarah Ferguson, once married to Prince Andrew, referred to Jeffrey Epstein as a "supreme friend" in an email.
  • Charities including Julia’s House, The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, Prevent Breast Cancer, and the Teenage Cancer Trust have cut ties with Ferguson.
  • The email reportedly followed a 2011 interview where Ferguson regretted taking money from Epstein.
  • Ferguson claimed she sent the email on her lawyers' advice after Epstein threatened to sue her.
  • The authenticity of the email has not been independently verified by the Associated Press.
  • Ferguson's ex-husband, Prince Andrew, faced criticism for maintaining ties with Epstein after he pled guilty to sex crimes.
  • Prince Andrew stepped back from royal duties following a controversial 2019 interview about his relationship with Epstein.
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