Royal Daughters Reportedly 'Aghast' at Mother's Epstein Correspondence
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are said to be deeply distressed and embarrassed by a series of emails sent by their mother, Sarah Ferguson, to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The correspondence, part of the latest batch of Epstein files released to the public, has reportedly left the royal sisters feeling mortified and appalled.
Emails Reveal Shocking Proposals and Intimate Language
The newly disclosed documents include an email where Ferguson explicitly proposes marriage to Epstein, writing: 'You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe my love and gratitude for your generosity and kindness. Xx I am at your service. Just marry me.' This message was sent months after Epstein's release from prison in 2009, highlighting the continued nature of their relationship despite his criminal convictions.
Further correspondence reveals Ferguson referring to Epstein as 'the brother I have always wished for' and expressing pride in him. Another particularly embarrassing email details Princess Eugenie's plans for a weekend away, described crudely as a 'sh**ging weekend', causing additional discomfort for the younger royal.
Family Connections Under Intense Scrutiny
The revelations come just days after photographs emerged showing the princesses' father, Prince Andrew, in a compromising position with a woman in Epstein's residence. The images depict Andrew, the disgraced former Duke of York, crouched over a woman lying on the floor, further intensifying scrutiny of the family's connections to the financier.
Sources close to Beatrice and Eugenie have indicated that the sisters were largely unaware of the extent of their parents' involvement with Epstein. 'We don't believe the girls were told much about what has just emerged, and they will simply be aghast at just how close their parents were to this appalling man,' a source told the Daily Mail.
Ongoing Relationship Despite Public Knowledge
Evidence suggests Ferguson maintained contact with Epstein even after his imprisonment. In 2011, shortly after his release, she emailed to congratulate him on the birth of a baby boy, writing: 'Don't know if you are still on this BBM, but heard from The Duke that you have had a baby boy. Even though you never kept in touch, I am still here with love, friendship and congratulations on your baby boy. Sarah xx'
It has also been alleged that Ferguson visited Epstein in Miami with her daughters in 2009, when Beatrice was 21 and Eugenie was 19, further embedding the family in Epstein's circle during a period when his criminal activities were becoming public knowledge.
Broader Implications for the Royal Family
This latest development adds to the mounting pressure on the British royal family, particularly following Prince Andrew's settlement in a civil sexual assault case and his subsequent withdrawal from public duties. The emotional toll on Beatrice and Eugenie, who have largely maintained lower public profiles, is described as significant, with sources stating they are 'mortified' and finding the situation 'so embarrassing'.
As the Epstein files continue to be analysed, these personal correspondences offer a stark reminder of how deeply the financier infiltrated elite social circles, with consequences that continue to reverberate through families and institutions years after his death.
