Sarah Ferguson has faced scrutiny for her bond with trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Specifically, how Epstein had reportedly helped pay off some of her debts in 2009, celebrated his release from jail, begged him to marry her, and more. Since those details came out, she and her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, who was accused of horrendous crimes, have lost the Royal Lodge, along with their royal titles and perks; and now, no one knows where Ferguson is.
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While there have been reports she’s residing in the UK or the UAE, there have also been reports of her “couch-surfing” in the US. However, insiders claim there’s no way she’s going back to one of them.
An insider told the Mirror via GBNews: “Sarah has made it clear to those around her she will never set foot in America again. She is deeply worried about the reaction she would face, whether from Epstein’s victims or scrutiny from Congress.”
They added, “It has not been a difficult decision despite how deeply entrenched in America she once was.”
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Prince Andrew, Duke of York attend Katharine, Duchess of Kent’s Requiem Mass service at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England.
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Throughout the reports of her staying with one of her daughters, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, or with her pal Priscilla Presley, all of that has been proven wrong. As of April 11, 2026, she still hasn’t been seen in person in months.
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