Was Sarah Ferguson mentioned in the Epstein Files? Details explored as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly gets arrested over Epstein ties

The Funeral Of The Duchess Of Kent - Source: Getty
The Funeral Of The Duchess Of Kent - Source: Getty

On Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former royal, who served as UK trade envoy, was accused of sharing sensitive data with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday on February 19. As per media reports, the Thames Valley police searched his two properties in Berkshire and Norfolk.

In addition to the former Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is also named in the Epstein documents. On January 30, the Department of Justice unveiled a fresh tranche of files related to the late financier. The documents included emails and messages shared between them.

These new emails focused on Ferguson's interactions with Epstein between 2009 and 2011. It disclosed that Sarah Ferguson and Epstein remained in connection despite the latter's 2008 conviction for minor's s*xual abuse.


Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s appears multiple times in the Epstein Files

A number of the emails show Sarah's connection with the disgraced financier. In one email, she informs Epstein about possible economic opportunities for her brands and books. In a 2009 email, she wrote:

"In just one week, after your lunch, it seems the energy has lifted."

Sarah added:

"I have never been more touched by a friends [sic] kindness than your compliment to me infront of my girls.”

Ferguson even referred to Jeffrey Epstein as a ‘brother.’ She said:

"Thank you Jeffrey for being the brother I have always wished for."

In the subsequent year, Sarah sent another email to Epstein that was filled with affection. In one of these exchanges, she praised him and even proposed to ‘marry’ him:

"You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe, my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness...Xx I am at your service. Just marry me."

The contents of another redacted email account from September 2011 showed that Sarah sent wishes to Epstein. The ex-wife of the former Prince appeared to extend her wishes to Jeffrey Epstein on the birth of a 'baby boy.' She wrote:

"Don't know if you are still on this bbm [BlackBerry Messenger] but heard from The Duke that you have had a baby boy," the first email says.

She added:

"Even though you never kept in touch, I still am here with love, friendship and congratualtions [sic] on your baby boy. Sarah xx."

The new files also show that Jeffery sought Ferguson’s help to prove himself innocent. Epstein wrote in a March 2011 email:

“I believe Fergie can now state, ‘I am not a pedo.’"

Next month, Sarah reportedly replied to him, saying that she wouldn’t call him ‘P.’ Furthermore, she requested money from Epstein to pay her rent in another email. This happened following the crash of Ferguson’s business.

"I urgently need 20,000 pounds ($27,521) for rent today, she said. The landlord has threatened to go to the newspapers if I don't pay. Any brainwaves?" She wrote in 2009 email.

In 2010, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s then private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, wrote to Jeffery on behalf of his then wife, Sarah. She invited Epstein to Andrew's 50th birthday party at London’s St James's Palace.


Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for misconduct in public office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested on February 19. On his 66th birthday, the UK’s Thames Valley Police took him into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office. This arises from the Epstein files, which suggest he shared UK government reports like those related to trade with Jeffrey.

These new charges against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are different from the earlier s*xual misconduct claims. They are about the misuse of his public position. The police statement reads:

"As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The man remains in police custody at this time.

It continued as:

"We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court."

The statement further read:

“It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence. We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can face a sentence of life imprisonment if proven guilty as per British law.


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Edited by Amey Mirashi