Six companies linked to Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, are being wound down following the latest release of documents pertaining to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The move comes amid renewed scrutiny of Ferguson’s financial dealings and her relationship with the convicted sex offender.
Companies House documents show applications have been filed to strike off S Phoenix Events, Fergie’s Farm, La Luna Investments, Solamoon Ltd, Philanthrepreneur Ltd, and Planet Partners Productions Ltd. Ferguson is listed as the sole director of all six firms, none of which appear to have been particularly active or publicly visible. The applications to dissolve the companies were submitted after the publication of millions of documents by US authorities relating to Epstein, according to reports.
The timing of the closures coincides with the emergence of new details regarding Ferguson’s communications with Epstein, including emails that reveal she sought his financial advice while grappling with significant debt. According to reports, email exchanges from , show Ferguson asking Epstein for guidance on managing a £6 million debt. This occurred several years after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
While being named in the Epstein files does not automatically imply wrongdoing, the revelations have prompted a reassessment of Ferguson’s business interests. The companies being dissolved have limited public profiles, making it difficult to ascertain the full extent of their activities. One is reportedly related to public relations and another to retail, but details remain scarce.
The decision to wind down these businesses follows an earlier announcement that Ferguson’s charity, Sarah’s Trust, would be closing “for the foreseeable future.” This suspension of charitable activities also came in the wake of the latest disclosures from the Epstein files. The charity’s closure suggests a broader effort to distance Ferguson from associations that could be damaging to her public image.
Documents released by the US Department of Justice last month included an email from Ferguson to Epstein stating, I am at your service. Just marry me.
Another exchange revealed Ferguson’s frustration with Epstein’s lack of communication, expressing hurt that she believed he had used her to gain access to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew. She wrote, You have disappeared. I did not even know you were having a baby. It was soooo crystal clear to me that you were only friends with me to get to Andrew. And that really hurt me deeeply [sic]. More than you will know.
These exchanges, occurring after Epstein’s conviction, underscore the complex and prolonged nature of their relationship.
Late last year, Ferguson officially changed her designation on company filings from “Sarah Duchess of York” to “Sarah Margaret Ferguson.” This subtle shift in official documentation may have been a preemptive measure taken in anticipation of increased scrutiny. Listings for all six companies now state there is an application to strike the company off the register
, meaning they will cease trading and ultimately be dissolved.
The process of dissolving a company involves ceasing all trading activities and removing the company from the official register. According to the UK government website, this is also known as dissolving
a company and is a standard procedure for businesses that have not traded for at least three months. Unless a legal objection is raised, the companies are expected to be formally dissolved within ten days.
The unfolding situation raises questions about the financial arrangements between Ferguson and Epstein, and the potential implications for other individuals connected to the case. While authorities have not indicated any wrongdoing on Ferguson’s part, the revelations have undoubtedly cast a shadow over her public life and business ventures. The closures of these six companies represent a significant step in distancing herself from the controversy surrounding Epstein.
The companies being wound down are: S Phoenix Events, Fergie’s Farm, La Luna Investments, Solamoon Ltd, Philanthrepreneur Ltd and Planet Partners Productions Ltd. The move comes as the full extent of Epstein’s network and the relationships he cultivated continues to be revealed through ongoing investigations and the release of court documents.
