A chilling sentiment surfaced in newly released documents: a stark declaration that no woman had ever successfully navigated leaving the Royal family unscathed. The words, laced with desperation, hinted at a profound sense of isolation and impending scandal.
“I am totally on my own now,” she wrote, the message echoing a feeling of utter abandonment. “This is beyond scandalous, and nobody can do anything.” The weight of the situation, whatever it may be, felt crushing, a future spiraling out of control.
The correspondence, originating in July 2010, revealed a deeply entangled relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. A prior email, raw with vulnerability, pleaded with him: “Have you died on me? Don’t… please, you are my pillar.” It exposed a reliance that would soon be scrutinized.
Epstein’s financial assistance extended beyond simple support; he reportedly settled significant debts for her. This act, later acknowledged as a “gigantic error” in judgment, was just the beginning of a pattern of undisclosed benefits. Flights for her and her daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, were also allegedly funded by Epstein.
The fallout was swift and decisive. News broke that her charitable organization, Sarah’s Trust, would be closing its doors. The decision, described as “under discussion… for some months,” was a direct consequence of the revelations surrounding her connection to Epstein.
Despite its relatively recent launch in 2020, the charity had provided crucial aid during times of crisis, assisting vulnerable populations throughout the coronavirus pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. Its closure marked a significant loss for those it served.
The released files painted a disturbing picture of continued contact with Epstein even after his conviction for soliciting prostitution of a minor in 2008. This demonstrated a willingness to maintain the relationship despite his status as a registered sex offender.
One email from September 2009 detailed arrangements for her stay in New York, requesting “four apts during her stay.” Discussions also touched upon her commercial ventures, suggesting Epstein’s involvement in her brand deals.
The correspondence wasn’t solely transactional. An email attributed to her expressed deep gratitude, calling Epstein “the brother I have always wished for.” Another, dated 2010, playfully offered, “Just marry me,” labeling him a “legend.”
The depth of their connection was further underscored by an invitation to her 50th birthday party, held in February 2010 at St James’s Palace. Epstein was welcomed into the heart of the Royal sphere, a detail now viewed with profound concern and regret.
