Sarah Ferguson's Swiss Retreat During Epstein Scandal Revelations
Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, reportedly spent several weeks at an exclusive wellness clinic in Switzerland while troubling details about her close association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein became public. According to sources, Ferguson checked into the prestigious Paracelsus Recovery center in Zurich last December, remaining there through the end of January.
Royal Absence and Epstein Connections
Ferguson has not made any public appearances since attending her granddaughter Athena's christening at St James's Palace on December 12. This absence coincides with the release of numerous emails from the Epstein files that extensively document her former husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connections to the disgraced financier.
The disclosed correspondence also reveals Ferguson's own dealings with Epstein, whom she once described as "the brother I had always wanted." Shockingly, she visited Epstein mere days after his release from prison and maintained communication with him even after his 2008 arrest for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Luxury Treatment at Paracelsus Recovery
The Paracelsus clinic, where Ferguson reportedly sought treatment during what a source described as her "most vulnerable" period, offers ultra-exclusive services with prices starting at approximately £13,000 per day. The facility provides comprehensive health assessments beginning at £23,000 for three days, while seven-day executive detox programs can cost upwards of £115,000.
According to the clinic's promotional materials, wealthy clients can expect "privacy, exclusivity, and personalized care you are accustomed to." Ferguson has previous connections to the establishment, having appeared in a promotional video with founder Jan Gerber and praising the clinic on social media for its "clinical excellence in a place of deep humanity."
Financial Requests and Embarrassing Correspondence
The released emails show Ferguson asking Epstein for financial assistance while he was under house arrest, thanking him for being a "supreme friend," and even suggesting in one message that he "just marry me." Most disturbingly, she brought her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, to lunch with Epstein less than a week after his release from jail.
A friend of Ferguson's in Switzerland revealed that the former duchess was "crushed" by the recent revelations about her Epstein connections. Meanwhile, royal historian Andrew Lownie noted that while Andrew and Ferguson's reputations in Britain have been permanently damaged by the scandal, wealthy Middle Eastern figures might still be willing to financially support the pair.
Post-Clinic Travel and Ongoing Investigations
Following her stay in Zurich, Ferguson reportedly traveled to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, where she met her daughter Princess Beatrice during the Art Basel fair. Meanwhile, detectives continue investigating her ex-husband Andrew, who was arrested earlier this week at the Sandringham estate.
A source in Norfolk suggested that Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles last year and forced to vacate the Royal Lodge in Windsor, appears "hardly bothered" by the ongoing scandal. Ferguson and Andrew had continued living together at the Royal Lodge for three decades following their divorce.
The Epstein scandal continues to unfold with new revelations emerging regularly about the connections between the financier and various high-profile individuals, including members of the British royal family.
