Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, are set to be dissolved following the release of new documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the extent of her relationship with the late financier. Ferguson is identified as the sole director of these companies, which have recently applied to be removed from the UK’s Companies House register.
While it’s unclear what services these entities provided, one was associated with public relations and communications, and another operated in the retail sector. The decision to dissolve these companies follows new findings released by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30, regarding Epstein’s connections, which have rekindled scrutiny around Ferguson and Mountbatten-Windsor.
A spokesperson for Ferguson, affectionately known as “Fergie,” claimed last year that she had cut ties with Epstein once she learned of the allegations against him. However, the recently disclosed documents indicate otherwise. From the files, it appears that Ferguson maintained her relationship with Epstein and visited him in Miami shortly after his release from prison in 2009, where he had served a partial sentence for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Emotional correspondence from Ferguson to Epstein reveals a deep personal connection, with her describing him in 2010 as “a legend” and expressing gratitude for his support. She described him as “the brother I have always wished for” just a month after his prison release.
The scrutiny also extends to Ferguson’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, whose names have emerged in the recent files. CNN has reached out to Ferguson’s representatives for their comments on these revelations and the company’s closures. It’s important to note that involvement in the Epstein documents does not imply any illegal activity, and Mountbatten-Windsor has denied wrongdoing concerning his connections to Epstein.
Following the recent document release, Ferguson’s charitable initiative “Sarah’s Trust” announced its closure. This decision occurred after discussions lasting several months. On February 13, one of the companies connected to Ferguson, “S. Phoenix Events Limited,” filed to be struck off the Companies House register, while the remaining five companies submitted similar requests shortly thereafter.
The companies poised for closure include Philanthrepreneur Limited, Fergie’s Farm Limited, La Luna Investments Limited, Solamoon Limited, Planet Partners Productions Limited, and S. Phoenix Events Limited. The UK government stipulates that businesses can only be removed from the Companies House register if they have not conducted trade in the preceding three months, among other criteria.