Sarah Ferguson Emails Show She Asked Jeffrey Epstein for Job After His Conviction

Sarah Ferguson asked convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a job as a house assistant after he had already served jail time for a sex crime, according to newly released Justice Department documents.

The emails, made public by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), were part of criminal investigations into Epstein. While Ferguson’s name was redacted in the documents, the context of the messages makes clear they were written by the former Duchess of York.

Emails Show Ferguson “Desperately” Needed Money

In a May 16, 2010 email, Ferguson wrote that she urgently needed money and suggested Epstein hire her.

“But why I don't understand, don't you just get me to be your House Assistant. I am the most capable and desperately need the money,” she wrote. “Please Jeffrey think about it.”

The message was sent after Epstein had served 13 months in a Florida jail following his 2008 conviction for soliciting and procuring an underage girl for prostitution.

Praise for Epstein in Earlier Messages

Other emails released by the DOJ show Ferguson speaking warmly about Epstein in 2009 and early 2010.

In a Jan. 30, 2010 message, she wrote:

“You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness. Xx I am at your service. Just marry me.”

In an Aug. 3, 2009 email, she appeared to thank Epstein for helping her with brand deals and boosting her confidence.

“In just one week, after your lunch, it seems the energy has lifted. I have never been more touched by a friend’s kindness than your compliment to me in front of my girls. Thank you Jeffrey for being the brother I have always wished for,” she wrote.

Ties to Prince Andrew Resurface

Ferguson was previously married to Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III.

Prince Andrew’s royal titles and military honors were stripped amid renewed scrutiny of his ties to Epstein. Newly released documents show that both Andrew and Ferguson contacted Epstein multiple times after his 2008 conviction, despite public claims that they had cut off contact.

Epstein died in jail in August 2019 in what authorities ruled an apparent suicide, one month after he was arrested and charged with sex trafficking of minors.

Ferguson’s Public Apology and Private Backtrack

In a March 2011 interview with the Evening Standard, Ferguson admitted she had made a “terrible, terrible error of judgment” when she accepted nearly $20,000 from Epstein to pay off debts. She also said, “I abhor pedophilia.”

However, newly revealed documents show that a month later she reportedly emailed Epstein to apologize for publicly distancing herself from him.

“As you know, I did not, absolutely not, say the P [pedophile] word about you,” she wrote. “You have always been a steadfast, generous and supreme friend to me and my family.”

In September 2025, it was revealed that Ferguson had also apologized to Epstein for the 2011 interview, saying she regretted how the situation had been handled publicly.

Ongoing Fallout

The newly unveiled emails add to ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s connections with high-profile figures. Since King Charles stripped Prince Andrew of his royal roles, Ferguson has kept a relatively low public profile.

The DOJ documents continue to shed light on the relationships Epstein maintained even after his criminal conviction, raising further questions about the extent of his ties to prominent individuals.