The emails also hint at a relationship that extended beyond travel. Epstein occasionally asked Sarah whether her daughters could meet particular people.
In one instance, he seemed to request that they show a visitor around Buckingham Palace. Sarah later replied with an apology, explaining that they were unavailable and noting where they were at the time.
Another message includes a personal remark in which a “Sarah” refers to Eugenie’s love life, mentioning she had returned from a “shagging weekend.” Some of Epstein’s associates also casually referenced the princesses in their own emails.
One message sent to Epstein from a friend reads, “Just spoke to Duchess of Pork. She is at this wild lunch with Beatrice. I just introduced myself to her. Told her I know (barely) her father and how terrific he is…more later.”
Royal commentator Richard Palmer noted that these repeated references make it difficult for the sisters to distance themselves from the broader controversy. “There’s no avoiding the links between the Yorks and Epstein,” he said.
Even so, Victoria Murphy acknowledged that the emails are uncomfortable to read but suggested there is still some sympathy toward the princesses.