Epstein Emails Reveal Sarah Ferguson's Vulgar Remark About Then 19-Year-Old Princess Eugenie
The email has prompted criticism over tone and judgement, though there is no allegation or suggestion of wrongdoing by Princess Eugenie

Newly released email records linked to Jeffrey Epstein have drawn attention after a private message from Sarah Ferguson included a reference to her daughter Princess Eugenie that has prompted public criticism.
The email, dated 2010, was disclosed as part of a large cache of documents released through litigation connected to Epstein's activities. It was written during a period when Ferguson was in contact with Epstein and has resurfaced amid renewed examination of historical correspondence involving public figures.
The disclosure has prompted discussion about tone, judgement and standards in private communications with Epstein, particularly among those connected to public institutions and the Royal Family. There has been no suggestion of wrongdoing by Princess Eugenie.
Email Reference Draws Public Attention
The message was sent when Princess Eugenie was 19 and shortly before her 20th birthday. In the email, Ferguson wrote that she was unsure about travelling to New York and said she was 'waiting for Eugenie to come back from a shagging weekend,' a phrase that has since attracted criticism.
The wording has been described by commentators and social media users as crude and inappropriate, particularly given Epstein's later criminal convictions. The comment was made in a private exchange and was not intended for public view.
The email does not contain any allegation or suggestion of improper conduct involving Princess Eugenie, and no claim of misconduct has been made against her.
Sarah Ferguson allegedly told Jeffrey Epstein, she was waiting for her 19 or 20-year-old daughter, Eugenie, to come back from a “shagging weekend” in 2010. pic.twitter.com/DLjjNmOMLb
— grizzy (@Furbeti) January 31, 2026
Backlash and Royal Household Response
The release of the email prompted reaction online and in sections of the media, with critics questioning Ferguson's judgement in using such language in correspondence with Epstein.
So far, Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement about the reference. A spokesperson for Ferguson previously declined to comment when similar material from the email disclosures was reported.
Royal commentators have said the resurfacing of the correspondence has added to long-running scrutiny of historical links between Epstein and prominent figures, even where documents do not suggest criminal behaviour.
Context of the Disclosures
The email forms part of the release of millions of pages of documents connected to Epstein-related investigations and civil proceedings in the United States. The material includes private correspondence involving politicians, business figures and members of high society.
Media coverage of the disclosures have cautioned that the presence of a name in the documents does not in itself indicate wrongdoing. Many of the emails were written years before Epstein's criminal convictions and were not produced as findings of misconduct.
In this case, the criticism has focused on the tone of the language used, not on any allegation involving Princess Eugenie.
⚡️🇺🇲🇮🇱🇬🇧 JUST IN: Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York & ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, informed Jeffrey Epstein in a 2010 email that she was waiting for her 19y.o daughter, Princess Eugenie, to return from a "shagging weekend." pic.twitter.com/GuPumDZDO4
— Aditya Juans Mandagie (@AdityaMandagie) February 1, 2026
Shagging Weekend? What the hell kind of mother brags about it?
— Dotsthoughts (@DorothyStangle) February 1, 2026
Wider Discussion on Private Correspondence
The renewed attention has contributed to wider debate about how informal language used in private messages can be viewed differently once disclosed publicly, particularly when correspondence involves controversial individuals.
Some commentators have urged caution about drawing conclusions from isolated remarks, while others argue that public figures should exercise greater discretion in private communications.
As further documents continue to be examined, palace officials and royal representatives have maintained a policy of not commenting on historical private correspondence. No additional response has been issued in relation to the email mentioning Princess Eugenie.
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