'Furious'Sarah Fergusonis said to be plotting a multimillion-dollar tell-all interview from Austria that could drag Prince Andrew and the wider royal family back into the Epstein scandal spotlight, according to claims from friends speaking to Woman's Day.
Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, has largely disappeared from public view in recent months after the release of the Epstein court files reignited scrutiny of her past financial and social links to the disgraced financier. She has long insisted she knew nothing of any criminal behaviour, but insiders now suggest the 64-year-old feels politically expendable, financially cornered and newly determined to defend herself.
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Ferguson, who has reportedly beenholed up in Austriafor seven months, emerged from what one source described as a period of 'shock' following the publication of the Epstein documents. Those close to her claim her mood has hardened into anger.
'Sarah's come out of shock and is now furious at what's happened to her life,' an insider told Woman's Day. 'She wants to sit down and tell her side of her association with Epstein – and what she knew in hindsight about Andrew's association. And she's got a LOT to tell.'
Television executives in the US and UK are already circling, the magazine reports, with at least one American offer said to be worth around AU$2.45 million, roughly £1.3 million. Any interview would centre on her dealings with Jeffrey Epstein and, more explosively, what she may know aboutPrince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor'sinvolvement.
None of these potential deals has been confirmed publicly, and no broadcaster has gone on record. For now, all talk of firm offers and detailed negotiations remains based on unnamed insiders and should be treated with caution.
Even so, the idea of Ferguson breaking ranks in a paid sit-down has already set off alarm bells in royal circles, according to those quoted. One source claims she has kept documents and 'memorabilia' related to her past life with Andrew and their social circle.
'She and Andrew had an open arrangement, so if she goes down, they all go down,' the insider alleged, adding that Ferguson 'has been diligent about holding on to evidence.' If that is true, and no proof has yet been produced, it would potentially give her considerable leverage over a family still reeling from Andrew's disastrous 2019 BBC interview.
Money appears to be a major driver. 'Sarah needs the money. She's absolutely in fiscal dire straits and it's extraordinary she's been cast aside like this,' the source claimed. 'She's got zero to lose and a lot to gain and, most important of all, this gives her some leverage. What do Andrew and Charles think she's going to do?'
Source: International Business Times UK
