Sarah Ferguson Avoids US Return Over Epstein Ties

Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York and ex-wife of Prince Andrew, has decided against returning to the United States amid fears of backlash related to her past associations with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to sources close to her.

The 66-year-old, who once maintained significant business and social ties in America, is reportedly concerned about potential confrontations with Epstein's victims and the possibility of being compelled to testify under oath. This apprehension intensified following a recent request from U.S. lawmaker Suhas Subramanyam, who urged her to appear before Congress to provide information on Epstein's sex trafficking operations. As a non-U.S. citizen, Ferguson faces no legal obligation to comply with the summons.

Documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice in late 2025 highlight Ferguson's communications with Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The files reveal multiple exchanges, including affectionate messages from Ferguson in 2009, where she described Epstein as "the brother I have always wished for" and expressed gratitude for his support, writing, "You are a...