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Sarah Ferguson royal scandal

Entities: Sarah's Trust · Sarah Ferguson · Jeffrey Epstein · Paddy McNally · Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Overview

The controversy surrounding former Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson continued to develop throughout July 2026. After earlier reports linked her to Prince Harry via messages routed through his sisters and highlighted a 2011 $20,000 loan from Jeffrey Epstein, investigators focused on her enduring financial ties to the convicted sex offender. By late July, Ferguson remained abroad, having been photographed in the Austrian Alps in April and confirming in a People interview that she keeps a low profile, stays in regular contact with daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and awaits news of Eugenie’s third child. She was asked to vacate the former Royal Lodge and began searching for new accommodation near Windsor, while the royal family offered no public comment. On 24 July the UK Charity Commission formally dissolved her charitable foundation, Sarah’s Trust, removing it from the public register; the next day the Commission confirmed the winding‑up, noting the charity had already announced in February it would cease operations pending internal review. The Department of Justice release of Epstein‑related emails intensified scrutiny, prompting several other charities—including the Teenage Cancer Trust, Julia’s House and Prevent Breast Cancer—to cut ties, and led to Ferguson losing her courtesy royal title and the freedom of the City of York. On 26 July the Charity Commission updated the register to list Sarah’s Trust as “converted/closed”, confirming the final closure. Shortly thereafter, she was reported to be residing in Verbier, Switzerland, staying in the chalet “Les Gais Lutins” that had belonged to her late friend Paddy McNally, who died on 22 July 2026.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Sarah Ferguson's charitable trust officially closes

    Sarah Ferguson’s Sarah’s Trust, founded in 2020, officially closed in July 2026 after fallout from her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, ending its humanitarian work.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 20 sources
    Sarah Ferguson's Charity Shut Down Over Epstein Links

    Sarah Ferguson’s charity, Sarah’s Trust, was officially wound up and removed from the UK register after US documents exposed her email links to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting other charities to cut ties and leading

  3. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew's post-divorce arrangement questioned by biographer

    Biographer Andrew Lownie says Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew's 'happy divorced couple' image was a cover, noting they lived together for financial benefits and had affairs soon after marrying.

  4. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sarah Ferguson Plans Quiet UK Return Amid Legal Concerns

    Sarah Ferguson is preparing a low‑key return to the UK, focusing on family life while fearing legal scrutiny linked to the Andrew‑Epstein fallout.

  5. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sarah Ferguson's Financial Ties to Jeffrey Epstein Spark New Royal Scrutiny

    Sarah Ferguson, former Duchess of York, received financial aid from Jeffrey Epstein, including a $20,000 loan and travel support, reigniting criticism amid her ongoing money troubles and the royal family’s ties

  6. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sarah Ferguson draws scrutiny over alleged Prince Harry outreach and Epstein nickname

    Tabloid reports allege Sarah Ferguson is seeking a rapprochement with Prince Harry and previously called Jeffrey Epstein “The Great One,” fueling fresh royal controversy.

  7. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sarah Ferguson's desperate plea risks Princess Beatrice and Eugenie's royal standing

    Sarah Ferguson, evicted from Royal Lodge and financially strained, urged Princess Beatrice and Eugenie to help her after an emotional reunion in Austria, raising fears they could lose their royal titles.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Sarah Ferguson meets Jeffrey Epstein twice while he was incarcerated

    Sarah Ferguson, former Duchess of York, met Jeffrey Epstein twice in 2009 while he was imprisoned, arranging visits via email; Prince Andrew is also alleged to have dined with Epstein at Buckingham Palace.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Sarah Ferguson met Jeffrey Epstein twice during his prison term

    Emails show Sarah Ferguson visited Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach office twice in 2009 while he was in prison, discussing her “Mothers Army” project; a third meeting was cancelled.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Prince Andrew demands payout for ex‑wife Sarah Ferguson after Royal Lodge eviction

    Prince Andrew is seeking a payout for ex‑wife Sarah Ferguson after their eviction from Royal Lodge, while both deny wrongdoing and the royal family mediates the dispute.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Sarah Ferguson seeks financial support from King Charles amid royal scandal

    Sarah Ferguson is said to be seeking a pension from King Charles amid renewed Epstein‑related controversy, prompting royal backlash and palace denial.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Princess Eugenie Distances from Mother Amid Epstein Scandal

    Princess Eugenie is distancing herself from mother Sarah Ferguson amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with husband Jack Brooksbank supporting the move and sister Beatrice remaining more supportive of both parents

  13. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sarah Ferguson faces mounting scandal over former staff allegations

    Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is under intense scrutiny after former staff allege a stressful, demanding workplace in a forthcoming royal biography, leaving her panicked and vulnerable.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Princess Eugenie distances from mother Sarah Ferguson over Epstein scandal

    Princess Eugenie is distancing herself from mother Sarah Ferguson due to the Epstein scandal, with husband Jack Brooksbank urging a low profile and rejecting plans for Ferguson to move in.

  15. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sarah Ferguson Accused of Using Princess Beatrice's Credit Card and Other Financial Misdeeds

    New book alleges Sarah Ferguson used Princess Beatrice's credit card, paid a psychic with cigarettes and relied on staff for expenses.

  16. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Sarah Ferguson alleged long‑term affair with rapper Sean “P. Diddy” Combs

    A new biography alleges Sarah Ferguson had a multi‑year “friends‑with‑benefits” relationship with rapper Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, even taking 16‑year‑old Princess

  17. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sarah Ferguson seeks audience with King Charles as memoir plans intensify

    Sarah Ferguson seeks a meeting with King Charles as she prepares a savage memoir that could spark a legal fight with ex‑husband Andrew.

  18. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Sarah Ferguson in hiding amid Epstein scandal, travels across Europe

    Sarah Ferguson lives in fear after Epstein-related scrutiny, traveling incognito across Europe with rare sightings.

  19. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Sarah Ferguson seen in Austria after Epstein fallout at luxury resort and chalet

    Sarah Ferguson photographed in Austria amid Epstein fallout, at a 'luxury' ski resort and a £2k-a-night chalet.

Sources

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