Sarah Ferguson has been removed from her position as the patron of a children’s hospice following the emergence of an email where she described convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as a “supreme friend.” The email, dated April 26, 2011, was sent shortly after Ferguson publicly stated she would have no further involvement with Epstein.
In the email addressed to Epstein, Ferguson expressed regret for linking him to paedophilia in the media, and referred to him as “steadfast” and “generous.” Her spokesperson explained that the email was sent based on advice given to pacify Epstein and his threats.
After acknowledging her mistake of accepting £15,000 from Epstein in an interview with the Evening Standard, Ferguson vowed to repay the money and sever all ties with him. Despite her public disavowal of Epstein, reports revealed she later sent a private email to him apologizing and expressing fear and regret.
Julia’s House, a children’s hospice in Dorset and Wiltshire, decided to end Ferguson’s patronage due to her communication with Epstein. The hospice stated that continuing her role would not be appropriate given the circumstances.
Ferguson’s spokesperson clarified that she had distanced herself from Epstein upon learning about the allegations against him and had publicly condemned his actions. The email sent to Epstein was an attempt to mitigate his threats and legal actions against her.
Jeffrey Epstein, awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, was found dead in his jail cell in Manhattan in August 2019, with the cause of death ruled as suicide.
