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A US congressman has directly requested Sarah Ferguson’s cooperation with the congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the BBC. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam urged Ferguson to share any information she possesses about her personal and professional connections with the deceased sex offender. He also sought details regarding her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s potential involvement in Epstein’s activities.
This letter marks the most explicit attempt to pressure the former Duchess of York into testifying since the Epstein scandal first came to light. While Ferguson’s representatives have declined to comment, Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein. The BBC also received no response when requesting comment on allegations linked to the release of millions of Epstein files earlier this year. It is important to note that legally, Ferguson cannot be compelled to testify in the United States.
Sent on Thursday, the letter gave Ferguson a deadline of two weeks for her response. Subramanyam, a Democrat serving on the House Oversight Committee, referenced the recent disclosure of Epstein-related documents by the US Department of Justice, which purportedly exposed Ferguson’s close ties to Epstein. He wrote, “As the committee seeks justice for the survivors of Mr Epstein’s criminal enterprise, and transparency for the American public, I respectfully request your co-operation with the committee’s investigation.” The letter also cited emails including one from a “Sarah” who described Epstein as “a legend” following his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor, and another email where Ferguson reportedly asked Epstein for financial help.
The correspondence further expressed interest in any knowledge Ferguson might have about her former husband’s links to Epstein’s operations. “It is clear that you possessed social and business ties to Mr Epstein and have knowledge of information that can assist our investigation,” the letter stated, concluding with a request for cooperation by April 9, 2026.
Documents recently made public by the Department of Justice have revealed new aspects of the former Duchess’s association with Epstein, suggesting a deeper connection than was previously understood. Among the released files, Ferguson is recorded praising Epstein as “the brother I have always wished for.” Additional emails appear to show communication with Epstein while he was imprisoned and mention that Ferguson took her daughters to lunch with him shortly after his release in Miami.
Despite no legal obligation to testify, the appeal for Ferguson’s cooperation has been supported by several US lawmakers. Congressman Subramanyam told the BBC last weekend that he believes she holds valuable information pertinent to the investigation, and Democratic Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury also called on anyone with related knowledge to come forward to help secure justice for Epstein’s survivors. However, the congressional committee is under Republican control, and no bipartisan support has been indicated for efforts to compel Ferguson’s testimony.
The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers, has also weighed in, expressing their strong belief that Ferguson should answer questions in the US. A spokesperson for Giuffre’s brother, Sky Roberts, said, “If Ferguson knows anything, she should testify in the United States immediately.” Meanwhile, longstanding calls for Mountbatten-Windsor to address his alleged connections to Epstein have remained unanswered.
Ferguson’s association with Epstein has already led to significant repercussions. Multiple charities have severed ties with her, and in October, she lost her duchess title after Mountbatten-Windsor relinquished his Duke of York title amid the controversy. Additionally, she was required to vacate Royal Lodge, the Windsor residence formerly shared with her ex-husband. The local council also unanimously voted to remove an honorific awarded to Ferguson in 1987 following her marriage into the royal family, further reflecting the fallout from her Epstein links
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