Sarah Ferguson appeared to claim that Princess Beatrice agreed with her stance on the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, according to emails released by the US Department of Justice.On April 25, 2011, the former Duchess of York emailed both her press spokesman, James Henderson, and Epstein, in which she referred twice to her eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice.She also mentioned Geordie Greig, who at that period was editorial director of The Independent, The Independent on Sunday and i (Independent Print Ltd), and the Evening Standard.One month prior, Ms Ferguson was interviewed by the Evening Standard, where she admitted her involvement with Epstein, who had been jailed three years earlier for soliciting prostitution from a minor.During that interview, Ms Ferguson said her friendship with Epstein had been a “gigantic error of judgment”, adding: “I abhor paedophilia and any sexual abuse of children.”However, the newly-released emails by the US Department of Justice appear to show Ms Ferguson writing to Mr Henderson and Epstein in April 2011, explaining why the statement in the Evening Standard had been made.She said: “Dear James, may I introduce you to Jeffrey Epstein. I had a talk to Jeffrey on Easter Sunday night his time in the USA.”I think he is 5 or 6 hours behind UK. Jeffrey would like a copy of the transcript from Geordie Greig.Sarah Ferguson claimed Princess Beatrice agreed with her stance on Jeffrey Epstein | GETTY”He would also like to discuss with you the exact details on what happened that caused me to make a statement.”Thankfully you were on the line witnessing the call. Jeffrey said that my statement came out of the blue, and had I not done it, nothing more would be said.”James, you need to enlighten Jeffrey to the press from the week before, where it was front page most days..”After I hung up from our call with Geordie. Beatrice and I had a discussion and we agreed it was important to call Geordie back and make sure he understood the severity of NOT making a mistake and getting it wrong about Jeffrey, because he was sent to prison for sexual offending, but that he had done his penence and was out of jail and moving on with his life.
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On April 25, 2011, the former Duchess of York appeared to email both her press spokesman, James Henderson, and Epstein | US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE”And Geordie was NOT in anyway to go down the P. route. I duly did the call, and Lee Ashley Johnson was also witness to that call aswell as Beatrice.”Being named in the Epstein files is not an indication of misconduct.Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have always denied any wrongdoing.GB News has contacted Ms Ferguson and Princess Beatrice’s representatives for comment.Epstein was released from prison in September 2009 after serving 13 months of an 18-month sentence for soliciting sex from girls as young as 14. Epstein pleaded guilty to prostitution charges, including one involving a minor, in 2008 and served 18 months in prison | GETTYPrincess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35, have not commented regarding the Epstein scandal.Their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was stripped of his royal titles last year and evicted from Royal Lodge.On Monday, a Buckingham Palace spokesman told GB News: “The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.”While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect. “As was previously stated, Their Majesties’ thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse.”