Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Charity Cuts Ties with Sarah Ferguson Over Epstein Email
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is losing support from a UK charity.
The charity, Julia's House, ended its relationship with her.
The reason is an email from 2011 where she called Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, her "supreme friend."
This was sent after she said she would never contact him again.
Charities are cutting ties because they believe it is inappropriate to be associated with someone who has such a connection to Epstein.
Ferguson's spokesperson stated the email was written in response to legal threats.
A UK children's charity ended its association with Sarah Ferguson.
The decision followed the emergence of a 2011 email.
The email described Jeffrey Epstein as a "supreme friend."
The Duchess of York had previously distanced herself from Epstein.
A spokesperson said the email aimed to address legal threats.
- Who
- Sarah Ferguson, Jeffrey Epstein
- What
- Julia's House ended its relationship with Sarah Ferguson
- When
- Action taken recently; email sent in 2011
- Where
- UK
- Why
- Due to an email in which Ferguson praised Epstein.
Public Opinion
Duchess's Stance
Relationship with Epstein
Public Opinion
Disapproval of her continued relationship with Epstein.
Duchess's Stance
Email written due to legal advice to avoid a lawsuit.
- Person
- Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York
- Key Figure
- Jeffrey Epstein
- Charity Affected
- Julia's House
- Event
- Charity Ends Association
- Email Content
- Called Epstein a 'steadfast, generous and supreme friend'
- Year of Email
- 2011
Sources
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