Sarah Ferguson's Email Suggests Jeffrey Epstein May Have Fathered Secret Child
A startling email from Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Britain's Prince Andrew, has surfaced in newly released documents, suggesting that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have had a secret child approximately 15 years ago. The correspondence adds another layer to the complex web of relationships surrounding the disgraced financier.
2011 Email Contains Congratulatory Message
In the message dated September 21, 2011, Ferguson congratulated Epstein, who had already been convicted of sexual abuse involving a minor. According to The New York Post, Ferguson wrote in the released email: "Don't know if you're still on this bbm but have heard from The Duke that you have had a baby boy."
She concluded the message by stating: "Even though you never kept in touch, I still am here with love, friendship, and congratulations on your baby boy. Sarah xx." Ferguson also noted in the email that Epstein had gone missing and added that she had no knowledge he was about to become a father.
Earlier Correspondence Reveals Close Bond
Newly released documents show that Ferguson once referred to Epstein as a "legend" and "the brother I have always wished for," according to AFP reports. In an email dated August 2009, one year after Epstein's conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution, Ferguson wrote: "I have never been more touched by a friend's kindness than your compliment to me in front of my girls."
The message, signed "Sarah," continued: "Thank you Jeffrey for being the brother I have always wished for." As with other correspondence in the document release, the email address was redacted for privacy reasons.
Document Release and Epstein's Final Arrangements
The Justice Department announced it was releasing over 3 million pages of documents, along with thousands of photos and videos, as mandated by a law passed by Congress. By Friday evening, more than 600,000 documents had been made publicly available online. However, millions of files that prosecutors had flagged as potentially releasable under the law remain withheld, prompting criticism from Democratic lawmakers.
Epstein's last known girlfriend was Karyna Shuliak, and he reportedly intended to leave her his notorious private island, $50 million, and his Upper East Side townhouse. He signed his will on August 8, 2019, just two days prior to his death in a Manhattan jail cell.
Royal Connections Under Scrutiny
Although the relationship between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles last October, and Epstein has long drawn scrutiny, the latest batch of emails made public by US authorities reportedly sheds further light on the depth of Ferguson's connection to Epstein. Ferguson, widely known as "Fergie," has yet to comment on the email revelations.
The documents provide additional context to the complex relationships Epstein maintained with high-profile individuals before his death. The release continues to generate significant public interest and media attention as more details emerge about the financier's extensive network.
