Former Duchess of York said to be worried about backlash and potential scrutiny linked to Jeffrey Epstein investigation
Sarah Ferguson is reportedly reluctant to return to the United States amid renewed concerns that her past connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein could draw fresh scrutiny.
According to The Mirror, the former Duchess of York fears she could face criticism from Epstein’s victims if she travels to America again. There are also concerns that she might be asked to provide testimony as part of ongoing investigations into Epstein’s sex-trafficking network.
Sources told the publication that Ferguson’s anxiety increased after US Congressman Suhas Subramanyam reportedly called for her to appear before Congress in relation to the probe.
An insider claimed that Ferguson has privately told those close to her that she intends to avoid visiting the US entirely. The source said she worries both about the reaction from victims and the possibility of being questioned by lawmakers.
The insider added that the situation would place her under intense pressure, particularly if questions extended beyond Epstein to her former husband Andrew.
Despite her long-standing connections to the United States in the past, the source suggested the decision to stay away has not been difficult for her.
Meanwhile, reports claim Ferguson has appeared increasingly unsettled as she adjusts to life outside the royal spotlight. Observers say the changes follow the loss of titles and the couple’s departure from Royal Lodge, developments linked to their past association with the convicted offender.
