A fresh and deeply disturbing batch of alleged leaked emails has reignited fury across Britain, accusing Sarah Ferguson of being financially supported by Jeffrey Epstein for more than 15 years — and even taking her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie on a lavish “celebration” trip shortly after his 2008 release from prison.

The documents, which surfaced on several high-profile investigative blogs and anonymous X accounts over the weekend, include what appear to be private correspondence between Ferguson and Epstein spanning from the late 1990s to the mid-2010s. In several messages, Ferguson allegedly thanks Epstein for “generous help during difficult times,” references “ongoing support” for her lifestyle and charity work, and jokes about “owing him big time.” One particularly explosive email from 2010 — shortly after Epstein’s release — reportedly details a week-long trip to a private Caribbean island with Beatrice and Eugenie (then teenagers), described as a “thank-you celebration” funded entirely by Epstein.

The Duchess of York has long maintained that her friendship with Epstein was limited to the 1990s and early 2000s and ended after his conviction. She has previously acknowledged receiving a loan of £15,000 from him in 2010 to help pay off debts, insisting it was repaid with interest and that no further financial relationship existed. Ferguson has consistently denied any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities and expressed regret over the association.

But the alleged new emails paint a far more prolonged and intimate picture. They include casual references to “the girls” (presumably Beatrice and Eugenie), discussions of their private lives, and repeated expressions of gratitude for Epstein’s “discreet generosity.” One message is said to end with the line: “This was agreed at the very HIGHEST level.” That single cryptic phrase has ignited a firestorm of speculation: who exactly does “highest level” refer to — and does it point to someone within the Royal Family itself?

The timing of the leak could not be more damaging. It coincides with renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew following the latest unsealed Epstein files, which again mention his name in connection with travel and meetings. While Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing, the fresh focus on Sarah Ferguson has pulled Beatrice and Eugenie — who have worked hard to build independent, respected public profiles — back into the glare of scandal they have long tried to escape.

Sources close to the York daughters describe them as “shattered and humiliated.” One insider told The Sun: “They had no idea their mother maintained such a long, personal relationship with Epstein after his conviction. The thought that they were taken to see him as teenagers — even for something as seemingly innocent as a trip — is almost too humiliating to face. They feel betrayed and deeply ashamed.”

The Palace has maintained its standard policy of “no comment on private family matters,” but sources say the mood inside the royal household is one of fury and alarm. King Charles and Prince William are reportedly “appalled” by the renewed damage to the monarchy’s reputation, with William said to view the situation as “untenable” for the institution’s long-term credibility.

Public reaction has been swift and polarized. Many expressed sympathy for Beatrice and Eugenie, with comments such as “Those poor girls didn’t ask for any of this” and “They are the real victims — caught in the middle of their parents’ terrible choices.” Others have been less forgiving, arguing that the princesses have benefited from royal privilege for years and should now face the same level of scrutiny as their father.

The authenticity of the leaked emails has not been independently verified by major news outlets. Ferguson’s representatives have dismissed the documents as “fabricated or selectively edited” and threatened legal action against those spreading them. However, the phrase “agreed at the very HIGHEST level” has already become a viral talking point, with conspiracy theorists and royal critics alike demanding answers.

Whether the emails are genuine or part of a targeted smear campaign, their emergence has once again placed the York family at the centre of a storm they cannot escape. For Beatrice and Eugenie, the humiliation is twofold: the public exposure of their mother’s past and the inescapable shadow of their father’s scandals. For the monarchy, the situation is a stark reminder that old associations can resurface at any moment — and that silence is no longer enough to contain them.

As calls grow for a formal Palace statement and possible legal clarification, one thing is certain: the question “Who exactly does ‘highest level’ mean?” is not going away. And until it is answered, the York family — and the institution they represent — will remain firmly in the eye of the storm.