Epstein's Boast About Princess Beatrice Revealed in Court Files
Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, formed a close connection with Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, but newly released court documents suggest he may have also targeted their daughters. In a disturbing revelation, Epstein bragged to a friend in 2015 that Princess Beatrice, Andrew's elder daughter, liked him. This claim emerged years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting sex with minors as young as 14, casting a shadow over the royal family's associations.
Royal Family Dynamics and Epstein's Influence
Princess Beatrice was reportedly involved in advising her mother, Sarah Ferguson, on how to placate Epstein back in 2011, after Ferguson had publicly labeled him a paedophile. While there is no indication of wrongdoing by either Princess Beatrice or her sister, Princess Eugenie, questions persist about what they might have known regarding their parents' relationship with the financier. The sisters have been seldom seen alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales, with royal experts noting they share little in common with William or Kate.
According to the Daily Mail, Princess Eugenie is thought to be closer to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who now reside in the United States. A source indicated that although both Beatrice and Eugenie attend an annual garden party at Buckingham Palace with Prince William, he is unlikely to support them becoming working royals. As Andrew's royal titles have been stripped and more details surface about Ferguson's closeness to Epstein, insiders believe attention may shift to the daughters' awareness of their parents' dealings.
Sarah Ferguson's Damning Associations with Epstein
The latest tranches of files highlight Ferguson's extensive association with Epstein, including seeking his advice on business interests and celebrating his release from jail in 2009. Shockingly, the former Duchess of York allegedly took her two daughters to have lasagne with Epstein less than a week after he was freed. She also invited him to St James's Palace for what she described as 'mysterious mischief' at Andrew's 50th birthday party, an invitation Epstein declined.
Damning messages from Ferguson to Epstein include one where she expressed a desire to 'marry' him, praising him as the 'brother I have always wished for'. In an email, she wrote: 'You are a legend. I really don’t have the words to describe my love and gratitude for your generosity and kindness. Xx I am at your service. Just marry me.' Ferguson has since maintained that her ties to Epstein were a 'gigantic error of judgement', stating in a 2011 interview: 'I abhor paedophilia and any sexual abuse of children and know that this was a gigantic error of judgment on my behalf. I am just so contrite I cannot say.'
Prince Andrew's Involvement and Ongoing Controversy
Prince Andrew has also featured extensively in the files, with a picture appearing to show him lying on all fours over a woman sprawled on the floor. The origin and context of this image remain unknown. Documents reveal exchanges between Andrew and Epstein, including invitations to Buckingham Palace and discussions about a 'beautiful' Russian girl. Andrew had previously claimed to have severed all contact with Epstein after 2006, when an investigation was opened, but these files suggest ongoing communication.
Sources have indicated that Beatrice and Eugenie were 'mortified' to learn the latest details about their parents' dealings with Epstein. An insider commented: 'We don’t believe the girls were told much about what has just emerged, and they will simply be aghast at just how close their parents were to this appalling man.' This revelation adds to the mounting pressure on the royal family, as public scrutiny intensifies over their connections to the disgraced financier.
