UK Charities Drop Duchess of York Over Epstein Email Scandal

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has been dropped by multiple charities after reports revealed she sent an email to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein describing him as a "supreme friend." This email contradicted her earlier public denouncement and apology regarding her association with Epstein, leading charities such as Julia's House, The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, Prevent Breast Cancer, Teenage Cancer Trust, and the British Heart Foundation to sever ties with her. Ferguson's spokesperson explained that the email was sent on legal advice after Epstein threatened to sue her for defamation. The revelation has significantly damaged Ferguson's reputation, paralleling the fallout experienced by her former husband, Prince Andrew, due to his ties with Epstein. The charities expressed that continuing association with Ferguson was inappropriate given the circumstances, despite acknowledging her past support. This development adds to the broader scrutiny of Epstein's network and its impact on public figures linked to him.