SaralnamaThe 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 children's hospice charity serving families in Dorset and Wiltshire, has removed Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, from her role as 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. "We have advised the Duchess of York of this decision and thank her for her past support." A spokesperson for the duchess said she was not commenting on the charity's decision. The charity's ending of its links with the duchess follows the… (Updated 22 Sep 2025, 19:02 IST; source: link)
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- 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 children's hospice charity serving families in Dorset and Wiltshire, has removed Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, from her role as 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