UK charities cut ties to Prince Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson over Epstein email
Duchess of York called convicted sex offender Epstein a ‘supreme friend’ in a 2011 email and apologised for linking him to sex abuse
A number of charities on Monday severed ties with Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, after British newspapers published an email that she reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein, describing him as a “supreme friend”.
Julia’s House, a children’s hospice, said the reported correspondence made it inappropriate for Ferguson, also known as the Duchess of York, to remain a patron.
“Following the information shared this weekend on the Duchess of York’s correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia’s House has taken the decision that it would be inappropriate for her to continue as a patron of the charity,’’ the charity said.
“We have advised the Duchess of York of this decision and thank her for her past support.”
A food allergy charity, The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, and Prevent Breast Cancer were also among the charities that cut ties in light of recent revelations.