A prominent royal author has stated that the former Duke and Duchess of York, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, are effectively barred from entering the United States. This reported ban stems from their longstanding connections to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
According to the author, neither individual is willing to risk travel to the U.S., fearing potential arrest or a congressional subpoena to testify regarding their relationship with Epstein. The association, which is now believed to have been both deeper and more prolonged than previously understood, continues to have severe repercussions.
The allegations central to the scandal involve Virginia Giuffre, who accused Epstein of coercing her into an encounter with Andrew when she was a minor. Giuffre’s tragic death earlier this year did not close the chapter, as the author suggests further names of alleged victims may yet emerge.
Financially, the ties were also significant. While Ferguson has acknowledged borrowing a relatively small sum from Epstein, the author contends the actual figure was in the millions, characterizing it as an investment by Epstein to gain access to royal circles.
The fallout has been comprehensive. Andrew was formally stripped of his royal titles and military affiliations and was required to vacate his royal residence. Reports indicate that this decisive action was strongly supported within the monarchy, with a senior royal figure cited as a key influence in the final decision, arguing that Andrew’s continued status was incompatible with the institution’s future.
Despite divorcing in 1996, the former couple’s shared history and linked reputations ensure that the consequences of their Epstein association remain a defining and inescapable aspect of their public lives.
