General · 12 February 2026

Sarah Ferguson contacted Epstein over £6 million debt.

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Recently released US Justice Department documents show the Duchess of York reached out to financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2009 while facing major money troubles. At the time Epstein had already been convicted for soliciting a minor, yet Sarah Ferguson contacted him for advice as she struggled with debts of about £6m. The records indicate she felt under intense pressure, discussing the possibility of selling personal jewellery and even suggesting her daughters could introduce his associates around Buckingham Palace as part of efforts to resolve her financial crisis.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 February 2026 at 10:15

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