Epstein's Request for Royal Tours Emerges in New Files

Newly released documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein asked Sarah Ferguson for private tours of Buckingham Palace with her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 4:31pm

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Newly released documents tied to the Epstein Files Transparency Act have reignited scrutiny around the House of York following the ongoing downfall of ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The latest emails suggest that Jeffrey Epstein once asked Sarah Ferguson whether she or her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, could give a private tour of 'Buckingham'. Separate emails also placed Beatrice and Eugenie at a Miami lunch with Epstein after his prison release in 2009, raising further questions about their involvement.

Why it matters

The revelations about Epstein's requests and the sisters' interactions with him have fueled renewed discomfort and scrutiny around the York family's ties to the convicted sex offender. While Beatrice and Eugenie were legal adults at the time, the timing and nature of these encounters have complicated efforts to distance them from the ongoing Epstein scandal that has engulfed their father, ex-Prince Andrew.

The details

In a March 2010 email chain, Epstein forwarded a message he had received days earlier and directly appealed to Ferguson, writing, 'Sarah, could you or one of your daughters show [redaction] Buckingham thanks.' Ferguson appeared receptive to the idea in her reply the same day. Separately, emails from July 2009 showed Ferguson confirming a meeting between Epstein and her daughters in Miami, just days after Epstein's release from prison. A follow-up message a week later suggested the encounter had left a strong impression on Ferguson.

  • On March 7, 2010, Epstein emailed Ferguson requesting a tour of Buckingham Palace with her daughters.
  • In July 2009, Beatrice and Eugenie met with Epstein in Miami, five days after his release from prison.

The players

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender who had close ties to the British royal family, including ex-Prince Andrew.

Sarah Ferguson

The Duchess of York and the former wife of ex-Prince Andrew, who was receptive to Epstein's request for a royal tour.

Princess Beatrice

The elder daughter of ex-Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who was present at a lunch with Epstein in Miami in 2009.

Princess Eugenie

The younger daughter of ex-Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who was also present at the 2009 lunch with Epstein in Miami.

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What they’re saying

“Of course. But get Keith on a massive advance !!”

— Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

“In just one week, after your lunch, it seems the energy has lifted. I have never been more touched by a friend's kindness than your compliment to me in front of my girls. Thank you, Jeffrey, for being the brother I have always wished for.”

— Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

The takeaway

The revelations about Epstein's requests and the sisters' interactions with him have further complicated the York family's efforts to distance themselves from the ongoing Epstein scandal, raising questions about the extent of their involvement and the challenges of growing up in the highly controlled royal environment.