Priscilla Presley has firmly rejected reports suggesting Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is staying at her Los Angeles mansion. The denial comes amid heightened attention on Ferguson’s past connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Presley’s Clear Denial
Ferguson, 66, has stayed out of the public eye for months, fueling speculation about her whereabouts. Priscilla, 80, who shares a long history with the former duchess, dismissed the claims through her spokesperson. “It’s totally false,” the spokesperson stated.
Recent sightings place Ferguson at locations including a Swiss spa, villas in the United Arab Emirates, Portugal with her daughter Princess Eugenie, and a retreat in Ireland. Insiders indicate she remains close to only a few friends amid the fallout from Epstein-related documents released in late January.
Ties to the Presley Family
The speculation intensified after suggestions that Priscilla offered Ferguson shelter out of sympathy, given her reported status as “effectively homeless.” Ferguson and the Presley family bonded deeply through Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla’s daughter, who passed away in 2023 at age 54.
Ferguson supported Lisa Marie during challenging times when she lived in England from 2010 to 2016. Following Lisa Marie’s death, Ferguson spoke at a Graceland memorial in Memphis, Tennessee, quoting the late Queen Elizabeth II: “My late mother-in-law used to say that nothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments, because grief is the price we pay for love. And how right she was.”
Their friendship, spanning over 15 years, involved shared social circles with figures like Bob Geldof and Jeff Beck. Ferguson expressed her grief on Instagram: “I say hello to you every day, and I love you, my Sissy… You have been my devoted friend for many years.” She also delivered a poignant poem at the funeral.
Scientology Connections and Current Challenges
Priscilla, a longtime member of the Church of Scientology since the late 1970s, maintains strong ties. Sources suggest Ferguson seeks guidance amid her difficulties, though she has not joined the church. “When your life gets turned upside down, you start exploring anything that might help,” one insider noted. “She’s looking for guidance and stability right now.”
Pressure to Testify on Epstein
U.S. congressional scrutiny intensifies, with calls for Ferguson to address her relationship with Epstein before the House Oversight Committee. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam stated: “It is clear from the files we have that Sarah Ferguson and Jeffrey Epstein had a close relationship. She once called Epstein the ‘brother I always wished for’ and Epstein provided her with financial assistance.”
“She should tell our committee what she knows about Epstein’s financial and sex trafficking enterprises,” Subramanyam added. “If she has nothing to hide then this shouldn’t be a problem. No one, not even former royalty, is above the law.” A formal request may follow, though she cannot be compelled to appear.
