The fallout from the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein’s documents continues to shake the British royal world, and at the center of the storm is Sarah Ferguson, whose companies have now been officially shut down amid growing public scrutiny. The revelation that six businesses where Ferguson served as sole director have filed to be struck off the UK’s Companies House register marks a dramatic and very public unraveling — one that raises serious questions about her ties to the late convicted sex offender and the future of her public profile.
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What Triggered the Shutdown of Sarah Ferguson’s Companies
The chain of events began on January 30, 2026, when the U.S. Department of Justice released a fresh wave of documents from the Epstein investigation. These files, part of an ongoing effort to unseal records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender, contained material that painted a far more intimate picture of Epstein’s relationship with Ferguson than had previously been acknowledged publicly.
Ferguson’s spokesperson had previously said she cut ties with Epstein as soon as she became aware of the full extent of the allegations against him. But the newly released documents told a different story. They showed that Ferguson visited Epstein in Miami just five days after his release from prison in 2009 — a release that came after he had served 13 months of an 18-month sentence for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
The documents also contained written exchanges between Ferguson and Epstein that reflected a warm and deeply personal connection. In one message from January 2010, Ferguson reportedly wrote words to Epstein expressing deep gratitude, affection, and a sense of devotion. In a message from August 2009, she referred to him in terms suggesting he was like a sibling to her. These exchanges, dated after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, directly contradicted earlier statements about when and how Ferguson distanced herself from him.
Six Companies Filed to Close in February 2026
In the days that followed the document release, something significant happened on the official UK Companies House register. Applications began appearing to dissolve six companies where Sarah Ferguson was listed as the sole director.
The first application came on February 13, 2026, from a company called S. Phoenix Events Limited. Three days later, on February 16, five more companies filed similar dissolution requests. The full list of businesses set to be shut down includes:
Philanthrepreneur Limited, Fergie’s Farm Limited, La Luna Investments Limited, Solamoon Limited, Planet Partners Productions Limited, and S. Phoenix Events Limited.
None of the six companies had a significant public profile. One was registered as a public relations and communications firm. Another appeared to operate in retail. Beyond those broad categories, little is publicly known about the nature or extent of their operations. Under UK law, a company can apply to be struck off the register only if it has not traded in the previous three months, among other conditions — which suggests these businesses had already been largely dormant.
Ferguson’s Charitable Foundation Also Closed
The company closures did not happen in isolation. In the immediate aftermath of the January 30 document release, Ferguson’s charitable foundation — called Sarah’s Trust — announced it would cease operations for the foreseeable future. The foundation said the decision had been under discussion for several months before the closure was announced.
The timing of Sarah’s Trust shutting down, coming so close on the heels of the Epstein file release, was widely noted. While no direct causal link was stated publicly, the back-to-back closures — first the charity, then the six businesses — created a clear pattern that drew significant media attention on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Broader Royal Family Fallout
Sarah Ferguson is the former wife of Prince Andrew, formally known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew himself has long faced questions about his relationship with Epstein, and he has previously denied any wrongdoing. The latest documents have reignited scrutiny of him as well.
The Epstein files also drew attention to Andrew and Ferguson’s daughters — Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie — whose names appeared in the newly released tranche of documents. Being named in those files does not imply any wrongdoing, and no allegations have been made against the princesses. Still, the association has put the entire family under a renewed spotlight at a time when the British royal family is already navigating considerable public pressure.
For Ferguson personally, the timing compounds an already difficult stretch. She lost her courtesy title as Duchess of York following Andrew’s separation from royal duties, and in the period before the latest Epstein revelations, she had quietly updated her director details on all six companies — changing her listed name from “Sarah Duchess of York” to simply “Sarah Margaret Ferguson.”
What the Documents Reveal About the Epstein Relationship
The written exchanges made public in the Epstein files paint a picture of a relationship that continued well past Epstein’s criminal conviction. The documents suggest Ferguson stayed in regular contact with Epstein through at least 2011, well after he had been exposed as a predator.
In a message from September 2011, Ferguson apparently reached out to Epstein after hearing from Andrew that he had become a father. The tone of the message suggested surprise and a sense of personal hurt that she had not been told about such a personal development — revealing a relationship that was not just professional or casual, but one that carried emotional weight.
These revelations matter because they directly challenge the narrative that was carefully maintained for years. The idea that Ferguson quickly and cleanly stepped away from Epstein once the truth became clear does not align with what the documents appear to show.
Why This Story Resonates With American Audiences
For U.S. readers, the Epstein scandal has never been merely a foreign story. Jeffrey Epstein was an American, convicted in an American court, and his network of associates spanned the globe — including figures from American business, politics, and culture. Each new release of files adds more texture to the question of how someone so widely known to be a criminal continued to maintain powerful relationships for so long.
The fact that sarah ferguson companies shut down in rapid succession immediately after the documents became public is a significant development in that broader story. It signals that the fallout from Epstein’s crimes continues to reshape the professional and personal lives of those connected to him — even years after his death in 2019.
What Happens Next
The applications to dissolve Ferguson’s companies are now moving through standard UK procedures. Once a company files to be struck off the register, there is typically a waiting period before the dissolution is finalized. The process is administrative, but it carries real-world consequences — it marks the formal end of Ferguson’s involvement in those business ventures.
Whether these closures signal a broader retreat from public life remains to be seen. Ferguson has weathered serious controversies before, including a 1992 tabloid scandal and financial difficulties that became international news. She has, in the past, managed to rebuild and reinvent her public image. Whether that remains possible in the current climate is a question that many royal watchers are now asking.
One thing is clear: the Epstein files are still reshaping reputations, dismantling business ventures, and forcing a reckoning that shows no signs of slowing down.
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