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Sarah Ferguson to return to UK amid Jeffrey Epstein fallout, according to reports
The former royal stripped of her titles last year is reportedly relocating from Switzerland to a rented home in England.
The short version
- Sarah Ferguson is reportedly moving back to the UK from a Swiss chalet to rent a property in the home counties.
- The move follows severe professional and personal fallout over her past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, leading both Ferguson and her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to lose their royal titles.
- The ongoing scandal has prompted the closure of Ferguson's charity, the loss of her patronages, and the pulping of her latest children's book.
Key facts
- Sarah Ferguson is reportedly preparing to move into a rented six-bedroom property in the home counties after spending time at a Swiss chalet in Verbier.[The Guardian]
- Ferguson and her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lost their royal titles last year due to public backlash over their associations with Jeffrey Epstein.[The Guardian]
- Document releases disclosed emails showing Ferguson maintained friendly contact with Epstein following his child sex crime convictions, despite publicly regretting the association.[The Guardian]
- Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, suspended operations, multiple organizations revoked her patronages, and six connected businesses were wound down in February.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unverified whether US law enforcement authorities will formally interview Ferguson regarding her past communications and visits with Epstein.[The Guardian]
Sources
- Sarah Ferguson to return to UK after relocating amid Epstein revelationsThe Guardian - World