Another batch of previously unseen emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein has landed in the public domain, and once again, they are stirring uncomfortable conversations around power, privilege, and proximity to scandal.
This time, the spotlight has turned sharply toward Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, and the tone of her private correspondence with the disgraced financier after his 2008 conviction.
The “Just Marry Me” Message That Raised Eyebrows
One email in particular has drawn widespread attention.
Sent in January 2010—just six months after Epstein was released from a Florida jail—Sarah Ferguson reportedly wrote to him saying, “Just marry me.”
The message, which also included warm praise and expressions of gratitude, appears in newly released documents made public by the US Department of Justice.
What makes the message especially jarring is the timing.
Epstein had served 13 months of an 18-month sentence for soliciting sex from underage girls, some as young as 14.
The files don’t explain the context of Ferguson’s remark, but its tone has prompted renewed scrutiny of her relationship with him.
Offers of Exclusive Palace Access Surface Again
Beyond personal remarks, the emails suggest Ferguson may have offered Epstein and his associates privileged access to royal residences.
In correspondence dating back to June 2009—while Epstein was still serving his sentence—she reportedly said she could “organise anything” after he asked about VIP access in London for the daughter of his lawyer, Alan Dershowitz.
Other emails appear to reference potential tours of Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle, though it remains unclear whether any such visits ever actually took place.
Repeated References to Marriage and Friendship
The “marry me” comment wasn’t a one-off.
In another email from September 2009, Ferguson joked about Epstein marrying a woman with a “great body,” before adding that he could marry her instead and “employ” the other woman.
Throughout the cache, Epstein and others refer to Ferguson in familiar terms, often calling her “Fergie,” while emails from an individual identified only as “Sarah” are widely understood to be hers.
The messages repeatedly describe Epstein as a close friend, even after his conviction.
Pressure Campaign to Reframe Epstein’s Image
The documents also reveal behind-the-scenes efforts by Epstein to push Ferguson into publicly defending him.
In March 2011, just days after she told the Evening Standard she deeply regretted her association with him, Epstein contacted publicist Mike Sitrick.
He asked for a draft statement that, in an “ideal world,” Ferguson would release—one claiming Epstein was “not a pedo” and that she had been misled by false allegations.
Sitrick agreed the retraction was “critical” and even discussed escalating pressure, including the possibility of legal threats, if Ferguson didn’t comply.
Epstein later acknowledged that relying on Ferguson’s cooperation might not be enough.
Public Apologies Versus Private Reassurances
This is where the timeline becomes particularly awkward.
On March 7, 2011, Ferguson publicly apologised for accepting £15,000 from Epstein, calling it a “terrible, terrible error of judgement” and vowing to have nothing to do with him again.
Yet less than two months later, emails show “Sarah” telling Epstein she would not call him a “P” and that her actions had been about “protecting my own brand.”
Her spokesman has since said these messages were meant to calm Epstein after he threatened legal action.
Business Deals and Brand Building Behind the Scenes
The emails also paint a picture of Epstein acting as a sounding board—or even a connector—for Ferguson’s business ambitions.
In August 2009, she thanked him enthusiastically after meetings with major brands and media figures, listing potential deals with Target, Tommy Hilfiger, NBC, Ryan Seacrest, and others.
She credited a surge of positive momentum to a lunch with Epstein and thanked him for being “the brother I have always wished for,” a line that has since resurfaced in media coverage with renewed discomfort.
Mentions of Her Daughters and Royal Settings
Some of the correspondence touches on Ferguson’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
In July 2010, Epstein asked whether there was any chance the girls could “say hello” to someone visiting London.
Ferguson replied casually, noting Beatrice was in London with her father and Eugenie was away with her boyfriend.
In another message sent to Glenn and Eva Dubin, Epstein claimed Ferguson had offered to arrange tea at Buckingham Palace apartments or Windsor Castle—again highlighting how casually royal access was discussed in these exchanges.
The Wider Royal Context and Prince Andrew’s Role
The same document release also revisits Epstein’s relationship with Prince Andrew, which has long been the subject of controversy.
Andrew has denied allegations made by Virginia Giuffre but paid millions in 2022 to settle her civil sexual assault claim.
Although Andrew previously said he cut ties with Epstein years earlier, the newly released files suggest continued contact, including a private dinner at Buckingham Palace in 2010 and discussions about introducing him to a young Russian woman.
Following mounting pressure, Andrew stepped back from royal duties in 2019 and was later stripped of his HRH style and prince title—moves that also saw Sarah Ferguson revert formally to her maiden name.
Fallout for Ferguson and Ongoing Scrutiny
Ferguson has faced sustained criticism over her continued contact with Epstein after his conviction, particularly given her public statements distancing herself from him.
Last year, several charities reportedly cut ties with her after it emerged she had apologised to Epstein privately in 2011.
The newly released emails have reopened old wounds and raised fresh questions about judgment, accountability, and the blurred lines between public image and private behavior.
What Happens Next?
With millions of Epstein-related documents now in circulation, the likelihood is that more uncomfortable details will continue to emerge.
For Sarah Ferguson, the renewed attention adds another chapter to a long-running controversy—one that refuses to fade quietly.
Whether these revelations lead to further reputational damage or simply reinforce what many already believe, one thing is clear: the Epstein documents are still reshaping how past relationships are viewed, and the ripple effects are far from over.
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