Sarah Ferguson will likely never get her old life back. After the U.S. Department of Justice released numerous emails highlighting her close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, the former Duchess of York's hope of ever returning to the royal fold was terminated. According to brand and culture expert Nick Ede, Ferguson's brand is forever "ruined" by her connection to the late criminal. Sarah Ferguson attends her book signing and conversation event with Tess Woods at Joondalup Resort in 2024. By: Faith Moran/MEGA "Fergie doesn't really have any chance to redeem herself in the public eye.