Newly disclosed correspondence has revealed financial connections between the Duchess of York and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about royal financial arrangements. According to documents obtained by media outlets, Epstein claimed in private communications that the Duchess visited him shortly after his 2009 release from prison, accompanied by her two daughters.
The correspondence suggests Epstein provided financial support to the Duchess over approximately fifteen years, with the Duchess reportedly requesting loans ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 for what she described as “small bills.” In one exchange, she allegedly inquired about visiting Epstein’s private island, questioning whether it would be accessible to someone in financial difficulty.
Epstein reportedly expressed frustration about the Duchess’s repeated financial requests, noting he had settled debts she owed to former staff members. The documents also indicate he provided guidance ahead of a major television interview she gave in the mid-1990s.
These revelations come amid separate financial questions surrounding her former husband, Prince Andrew. Reports indicate he maintains occupancy at a royal residence under unusual financial terms, having paid substantial upfront costs that effectively cover rental obligations through 2078. The arrangement has prompted questions about how he manages property upkeep without visible income sources, particularly after losing his royal allowance.
Neither of the couple’s daughters, who retain their royal titles by birthright, have been directly implicated in these financial matters. The Duchess has reportedly maintained support for her former husband throughout his various controversies, describing his royal status as merely “a courtesy title” in previous statements.
The financial disclosures emerge from the same scandal that previously cost Prince Andrew his royal duties and titles, creating ongoing scrutiny of royal financial arrangements and their connections to controversial figures.
