Sarah Ferguson Enters Rehab Over Prince Andrew's Epstein Ties

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, checked into a rehabilitation clinic in recent weeks to address stress stemming from her and her ex-husband Prince Andrew’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to Page Six.¹ People.com described the facility as a luxury clinic.²

The Duchess sought professional treatment as scrutiny intensified around Prince Andrew’s relationship with the convicted sex offender.¹ Ferguson and Andrew divorced in 1996 but have maintained a close relationship and continued to live together at Royal Lodge in Windsor.¹

Prince Andrew’s Ongoing Legal Troubles

Prince Andrew has faced sustained public criticism over his ties to Epstein, particularly following Virginia Giuffre’s allegations that she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17.¹ Andrew settled a civil lawsuit with Giuffre in 2022, though he has consistently denied any wrongdoing.¹

Recent developments have brought renewed attention to both Andrew and those close to him. Police widened their investigation into the Duke of York following his arrest on trafficking-related charges earlier this month.¹ The arrest followed the release of previously sealed court documents related to the Epstein case.¹

Page Six reported that Ferguson’s proximity to the controversy placed her under increased public and media attention, contributing to her decision to seek professional help.¹

Ferguson’s Continued Royal Ties

The Duchess of York has maintained a public profile through various business ventures and media appearances since her divorce from Prince Andrew. She has written children’s books, worked as a television personality, and advocated for various charitable causes.¹

Despite their divorce nearly three decades ago, Ferguson has remained closely connected to Prince Andrew and the royal family. The couple share two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and have maintained their shared residence at Royal Lodge.¹

Neither representatives for Sarah Ferguson nor Buckingham Palace had publicly commented on the rehabilitation report at the time of the publications.¹

The Epstein case has affected multiple high-profile individuals connected to the financier, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His associate Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking and conspiracy charges and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.¹

References

1. Page Six — “Sarah Ferguson checked into rehab clinic over her, Ex-Prince Andrew’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein: report”

2. People.com — “Sarah Ferguson Checked into Luxury Clinic as Jeffrey Epstein Ties Escalated: Report”