Sarah Ferguson has experienced a bit of a comeback in the Royal Family in recent years, especially after she "saved Christmas" by convincing Prince Andrew to stay home from Sandringham in 2024. On September 20, The Sun shared details of an email Ferguson sent to Epstein apologizing for distancing herself from him after his release from prison—even though she had just given an interview vowing to never associate with him again. Now, The King must decide on whether to include the Duchess of York in further family events. "The King doesn't want to cut ties with his brother, former sister-in-law and that side of the family," the royal insider added. This email was sent in the context of advice the Duchess was given to try to assuage Epstein and his threats."