Despite her loyalty, Epstein seems to have been far from complimentary about Ferguson behind her back on at least one occasion.
In an email from September 2011, Epstein sends a link to the Daily Mail’s coverage of Princess Beatrice’s graduation from university.
“Pic of F from Friday. not the prettiest site….”(sic).
No response to the email is included in this file.
But set against Ferguson’s gushing praise for Epstein elsewhere in the emails, this can only be seen as deeply humiliating for the former duchess.
As a reminder, being named or pictured in the files is not an indication of wrongdoing. Many of those identified in other releases have denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
Representatives of Sarah Ferguson have been approached for comment.
But there can be no doubt that the York brand is now tainted beyond repair.
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor will shortly move out of Royal Lodge. His titles, his honours, all have already been stripped away.
His ex-wife will also have to move home – although it’s unclear where she will move to. Multiple charities already dropped her over her Epstein links, so it’s hard to see where she goes after these further damaging revelations.
As for Princesses Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 35, they have retained their titles, as they are the daughters of the son of a sovereign.
But these latest emails will once again raise questions over whether they can disentangle themselves from their parents’ mess.