One Sarah Ferguson Associate Knows the Secrets, Per Epstein

Sarah Ferguson looks worried while wearing diamond drop earrings and a white sheer dress adorned with crystals

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When King Charles demoted Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, he also removed Sarah Ferguson's royal titles. The former Prince Andrew had remained close to his ex-wife, and the pair even lived together at Royal Lodge until they were both evicted. Now, new information about Ferguson's connection to Jeffrey Epstein has been made public, along with an allegation about the ex-Duchess of York's personal life.

As reported by the Sun, an email chain from the Epstein files apparently included details about one of Ferguson's employees. In a message dated November 27, 2010, the convicted sex offender asked his associate David Stern, "Who talks?" in reference to a negative piece of press about the former duchess.

Responding to Epstein, Stern wrote, "No idea! Details in the article seem very accurate." Epstein replied, "I know she called me yesterday...[J]ohnny blah blah." Stern retorted, "She is terrified about Johnny. He must know some dirty stuff."

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew wearing black outfits at the Duchess of Kent's funeral — Sarah Ferguson was allegedly worried about what a former personal assistant might divulge.

Epstein and Stern's conversation reportedly related to Ferguson's former personal assistant, Johnny O'Sullivan, to whom she allegedly owed approximately $136,000 at the time.

According to the Sun, emails seemingly confirm that Andrew and Sarah asked Epstein for financial help in order to pay O'Sullivan. The publication noted that, in one email, Epstein allegedly called the personal assistant a "little shit" for demanding the money he was owed following Ferguson's bankruptcy.

Sarah Ferguson wearing a white blazer and black skirt and waving — Jeffrey Epstein referenced Sarah Ferguson's employee in an email contained in the Epstein files.

The latest release from the Epstein files has further highlighted Ferguson's alleged friendship with the disgraced financier. For instance, in one January 2010 email, Ferguson allegedly told Epstein (via the Daily Mail), "You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe, my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness. Xx I am at your service. Just marry me."

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Amy Mackelden is the weekend editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference.