By Molly Claire Goddard
2:16pm PST, Feb 11, 2026
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Sir Richard Branson issued a statement over the speculation that
Sarah Ferguson is hiding on his private island after the release of more files related to
Jeffrey Epstein.
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After reports surfaced that Sarah Ferguson was staying at Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island retreat in the British Virgin Islands, a representative for the billionaire denied the claim. "Sir Richard has had no contact with Sarah Ferguson following the release of the [Jeffrey] Epstein files and, contrary to some media reports, can confirm she is not on Necker Island either," the statement read via
Daily Express.
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Sarah Ferguson was back in the hot seat after her name was brought up in the newly released files about Jeffrey Epstein. "You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness," she wrote in a January 30, 2010, message via
People. "I am at your service. Just marry me."
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In an email dated August 3, 2009, Sarah Ferguson thanked Jeffrey Epstein for helping her with business deals. "In just one week, after your lunch, it seems the energy has lifted," she wrote. "I have never been more touched by a friend's kindness than your compliment to me in front of my girls [Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie]. Thank you, Jeffrey, for being the brother I have always wished for."
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In correspondence from 2010, Jeffrey Epstein asked Sarah Ferguson when she and Princess Eugenie would be visiting New York City, to which the former Duchess of York brought up her youngest daughter's love life. "Not sure yet. Just waiting for Eugenie to come back from a shagging weekend!!" Sarah wrote, referring to the then-19-year-old spending time with her now-husband, Jack Brooksbank.
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Sarah Ferguson was stripped of her titles and evicted from Royal Lodge for her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. "She's on a knife edge and bursting out crying several times a day. She's really not sure what the future holds," a source told
Daily Mail.
