A spokesperson stated that Ferguson was “taken in by his lies,” cut contact once she understood the full extent of the allegations, and later condemned Epstein publicly — even facing threats of legal action from him.
They emphasized that her first thoughts remain with Epstein’s victims and that she stands by her public condemnation of him.
Why this matters now
The newly released files have reopened old wounds for the royal family at a time when public trust is already fragile. Ferguson’s stark words about royal women — especially the claim that none escape unscathed — have sparked fierce debate online about power, loyalty, and punishment within the monarchy.
As more documents are examined, one thing is clear: this story is far from over.