Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, reportedly attempted to provide FBI Director Kash Patel with the contact details of Lady Victoria Hervey, a British socialite known for her staunch defense of Prince Andrew in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. This alleged outreach occurred in March 2025, according to an email from an FBI attaché. Ferguson, who remains a vocal supporter of her ex-husband, is said to have contacted the FBI with the intention of passing on Hervey’s information to Mr. Patel, who is involved in the ongoing investigation into Epstein’s activities.
FBI’s Role in the Epstein Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been central to the inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network. The agency has collected and reviewed extensive documentation from Epstein’s properties, some of which has been made public as part of the Epstein Files. These files have shed light on Epstein’s connections and activities, including those involving prominent individuals. Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has been a significant figure in the investigation, with authorities previously stating he has not cooperated with requests for an interview, despite an earlier commitment to assist law enforcement.
Lady Victoria Hervey’s Controversial Stance
Lady Victoria Hervey, who had a brief relationship with Prince Andrew in 1999, has frequently courted controversy with her public statements regarding the Epstein scandal. She has previously suggested that the infamous photograph of Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Epstein’s abuse, was fabricated. Furthermore, Hervey has accused Epstein’s victims of seeking financial gain, a sentiment that has drawn widespread criticism. She has also been critical of Ms. Giuffre, posting remarks online following her death by suicide. Hervey’s comments, including a remark about individuals not named in the Epstein Files being ‘a bit of a loser,’ have been met with public disgust.
Hervey’s public profile includes known support for the Trump administration, with social media posts showing her with Donald Trump and Kash Patel. In an interview with LBC radio earlier in 2025, she expressed her view that not being included in the Epstein Files would be an ‘insult’ and indicative of being a ‘loser.’
Alleged Intervention via FBI Attaché Email
An email sent on March 6, 2025, by FBI attaché David Walker to Director Kash Patel, as reported by Bloomberg, detailed Sarah Ferguson’s alleged attempt to intervene. The email stated: ‘Director Patel, the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, reached out and wanted to provide contact information for Victoria Harvey [sic]. The duchess was under the impression you requested this contact information.’ This suggests Ferguson believed Patel himself had sought Hervey’s details, prompting her to act as an intermediary.
Sarah Ferguson herself has faced scrutiny regarding her past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein Files revealed that she maintained contact with Epstein even after his conviction for sex offenses, and notably, brought her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, to visit him shortly after his release from prison in July 2009. Correspondence from 2010 indicates Ferguson expressed feelings of trauma and a desire to work for Epstein, inquiring about employment and maintaining a seemingly affectionate rapport. She also made lighthearted remarks about Epstein marrying another woman and expressed enduring affection for Prince Andrew, referring to him as a ‘saint’ and acknowledging her past marriage to him.
Lady Victoria Hervey’s Background and Previous Statements
Lady Victoria Hervey hails from a prominent aristocratic family, being the daughter of the late sixth Marquess of Bristol. Her brother, the seventh Marquess, John Hervey, reportedly died in 1999 after squandering a significant portion of the family’s wealth. Hervey, who has also appeared on reality television, has repeatedly asserted her belief that Epstein and Virginia Giuffre collaborated to ensnare Prince Andrew. She has gone as far as suggesting that a body double may have been used to create the photograph of Andrew and Giuffre, despite claims that even Ghislaine Maxwell has acknowledged the photo’s authenticity.
Prince Andrew’s Lack of Cooperation
US authorities have consistently stated that Prince Andrew has provided ‘zero cooperation’ with their investigation. In 2020, then-US Attorney Geoffrey Berman publicly noted that despite Prince Andrew’s prior pledge to assist law enforcement agencies, his legal team had been repeatedly contacted without yielding substantive cooperation. Berman emphasized the public’s right to know if the Duke of York had upheld his commitment.
Ferguson’s Continued Defense of Prince Andrew
Despite the revelations and ongoing investigations, Sarah Ferguson has remained a steadfast defender of Prince Andrew. Her alleged attempt to connect Lady Victoria Hervey with FBI Director Kash Patel underscores her continued efforts to support her ex-husband amidst the persistent fallout from the Epstein scandal.
