As scrutiny continues to surround their parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, the York sisters are now also facing renewed public attention.
The princesses have struggled to distance themselves from the controversy, especially as both of their names appear multiple times in the latest batch of Epstein-related documents.
Emails Raise Questions About Their Past Interactions
Recent correspondence indicates that Beatrice and Eugenie once had lunch with Jeffrey in Miami shortly after he was released from prison following his conviction for procuring minors for prostitution.
Some of the reports describing the meeting have referred to the princesses as “girls,” implying they were very young at the time. In reality, Eugenie was 19 and Beatrice was 21 during the visit.
In other emails, Jeffrey reportedly asked whether the sisters could entertain some of his acquaintances or give them tours of Buckingham Palace.
Andrew Lownie, author of the book “Entitled” about former Prince Andrew, believes the sisters were old enough to understand the situation.
He said, “They weren’t five-year-old girls when they were taken to see Epstein. They were grown-ups. There’s a big campaign to say they are innocents caught up in the shellfire, but they’re not, they’re deeply involved.”
However, royal journalist Victoria Murphy offered a more sympathetic interpretation. She argued that it is easier to criticize those decisions today, now that Epstein’s crimes are widely known. At the time, she noted, there were far fewer public warnings, suggesting the sisters may simply have gone along with trips arranged by their mother.
Travel Arrangements and Awkward Exchanges
Other messages show Sarah Ferguson planning visits to Epstein, with help from her assistant Amanda. In one email, it is mentioned that one of her daughters would accompany her.
A follow-up message asks whether Epstein would be willing to cover the cost of one princess’s economy flight. Further correspondence discusses ticket prices, schedules, and seat arrangements.
One exchange between Epstein and his assistant appears to list the total cost of travel as “for all tickets: $14,080.10,” suggesting he may have paid for several flights.
The emails also hint at a relationship that extended beyond travel. Epstein occasionally asked Sarah whether her daughters could meet particular people.