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Duchess of York dropped from charity over Epstein email | BBC News

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22 Sept 2025  #BBCNews

The Duchess of York has been removed as patron of a children's charity, in the wake of an email emerging in which she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein her "supreme friend".

Julia's House, a UK children's hospice charity, has removed Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, from her role as a patron.

"Following the information shared this weekend on the Duchess of York's correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia's House has taken the decision that it would be inappropriate for her to continue as a patron of the charity," said a charity spokesperson.

A spokesperson for the duchess said she was not commenting on the charity's decision.

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