EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein's Brother Breaks Silence On Sarah Ferguson's Claim That Epstein Had a 'Secret Son'
Speculation ran wild this evening after it was revealed that Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, had emailed Jeffrey Epstein to congratulate him on the birth of a child.
The relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Sarah Ferguson sits within a wider web of connections linking Epstein to Prince Andrew and the highest levels of British society. That web began to form in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when Epstein, a US financier with deep pockets and an expanding social network, moved easily through elite circles in London and New York.
One of the key figures in bringing Epstein into proximity with the British royal family was Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, a British-American businesswoman and socialite married to Sir Evelyn de Rothschild, head of the Rothschild banking dynasty. According to testimony and statements later made public, it was Lady de Rothschild who introduced Epstein to Prince Andrew, Duke of York, countering earlier false assumptions that the introduction had been engineered by Ghislaine Maxwell.
Following that introduction, Epstein and Prince Andrew developed a friendship that would later attract intense scrutiny. Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Epstein appeared at social gatherings connected to the Duke of York, attending events involving Andrew in both the United States and the United Kingdom - and was reportedly present at royal residences, including Sandringham.
Their association became publicly visible through photographs and press coverage, particularly after Epstein’s legal troubles emerged. One of the most widely circulated images was taken in December 2010, showing Prince Andrew walking with Epstein in Central Park in New York, a moment that would later be seen as emblematic of Andrew’s continued association with Epstein despite his criminal conviction.
Emails disclosed in the Epstein Files show that the two men remained in communication into 2010 and 2011. In one exchange from September 2010, Epstein wrote to Andrew suggesting a meeting, and Andrew responded by proposing Buckingham Palace as a discreet location.
Central to the scandal surrounding Andrew was Virginia Giuffre, who accused Epstein of trafficking her and alleged that she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17. Andrew has consistently denied these allegations. In an email written by Epstein in 2011, later released as part of court proceedings, Epstein acknowledged that Giuffre had been on his plane and that she had been photographed with Andrew, writing that “many of my employees” had their photo taken with the prince. But he insisted that Giuffre was lying about having slept with him.
Giuffre has been found to have had a long history of making false allegations, some of which you can read by clicking here.
Alongside social and personal ties, Epstein also played a role in addressing financial difficulties within Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s orbit. After their divorce in 1996, Andrew and Ferguson remained close, continuing to share residences and social connections. By the late 2000s, Ferguson was experiencing significant financial strain. In 2011, it emerged that Epstein had paid £15,000 to help clear a debt owed by Ferguson. The payment was later acknowledged by Ferguson, who described accepting the money as a serious error of judgment. Additional emails suggest that Epstein was involved in settling other financial issues connected to the pair, positioning himself as a fixer and benefactor during a period of vulnerability.
Sarah Ferguson’s own relationship with Epstein was revealed through emails released in the Epstein Files. In one email from 2010, Ferguson thanked Epstein for his financial help, writing, “You are a legend. I really don’t have the words to describe my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness,” before jokingly adding the line, “Just marry me.” In another message, she described Epstein as “the brother I have always wished for.”
Further correspondence showed Ferguson asking Epstein for assistance with money, sometimes referring to sums ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to help with what she described as “small bills.”
Another message, sent by Ferguson in September 2011 and recently released among the millions of documents unsealed by the Department of Justice as part of ‘the Epstein Files’, has left many observers scratching their heads. In it, the former Duchess of York congratulated Epstein on the birth of a “baby boy.”
“Don’t know if you’re still on this bbm,” she wrote, “but have heard from The Duke that you have had a baby boy. Even though you never kept in touch, I still am here with love, friendship and congratulations on your baby boy. Sarah xx.”
In a follow-up message sent by her eight minutes later, Ferguson vented her frustration with Epstein for him having “disappeared” before writing: “I did not even know you were having a baby. It was sooooo crystal clear to me that you were only friends with me to get to Andrew. And that really hurt me deeply. More than you will know.”
Harvey Morse, the founder of Morse Genealogical Services, the DNA firm, said in 2020 that Epstein may even have grandchildren because he was “sexually promiscuous for so long”.
If the claim is true, it would mean that Epstein’s son would now be around fifteen-years-old.
However, I decided to contact the only person alive who would hold the answer: Jeffrey’s brother, Mark Epstein, who wrote off his alleged ‘nephew’ as a work of fiction.
Mark Epstein was born in Brooklyn in 1954, two years after his older brother, Jeffrey Epstein. The brothers were raised in a working-class Jewish household in Coney Island, New York, the sons of Seymour Epstein, a gardener for New York City’s parks department, and Pauline Epstein, a school aide. Their childhood was defined by modest means, strong family bonds, and an emphasis on education as the primary route to stability and opportunity. There was no inherited wealth, no social privilege, and no early indication that either brother would one day be a figure of international notoriety.
The Epstein brothers grew up sharing space, routines, and a close sibling bond reinforced by the rhythms of public-school life. Both were bright and curious, encouraged by parents who valued discipline and academic achievement. From an early age, each displayed different strengths and interests, but their relationship was grounded in familiarity and loyalty rather than rivalry.
As adults, their paths diverged in form but not entirely in contact. Mark, with an interesting and impressive career history, owned numerous businesses, and moved into real estate development and property management primarily in New York, focusing on tangible assets, long-term projects, and conventional business structures. His work involved residential and commercial properties and followed established legal and financial norms. He developed a reputation as a careful, methodical businessman, operating in an industry that rewards patience and planning.
Jeffrey’s career unfolded in a very different sphere, centred on finance, wealth management, and private advisory work that was often opaque even to those close to him. Despite these differences, the brothers remained in regular communication. Mark was one of the few family members who stayed consistently in touch with Jeffrey over the decades, even as Jeffrey’s public profile grew more complicated and controversial. Their relationship, by Mark’s own description, was close but candid, marked by disagreement at times yet sustained by family loyalty.
One of the clearest personal records of their relationship appears in Mark Epstein’s contribution to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2003 birthday book, compiled for Jeffrey’s 50th birthday. Unlike many of the entries, which were stylised, cryptic, or overtly symbolic, Mark’s message was restrained and personal. It focused on shared history, childhood memories, and the enduring bond between brothers who had known each other long before wealth or influence entered the picture.
That familial bond shaped Mark Epstein’s reaction to his brother’s death.
On August 10, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. Authorities ruled the death a suicide. Mark expressed disbelief. He stated publicly that his brother had not appeared suicidal, that they had spoken shortly before his death, and that Jeffrey had been focused on preparing his legal defence. Mark said he believed his brother expected to fight the charges and was looking ahead, not retreating from life.
From that moment forward, Mark Epstein became one of the most vocal challengers of the official account. He raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the death, including reported guard failures, malfunctioning surveillance cameras, and procedural irregularities within the federal detention facility. He sought independent forensic opinions, consulted experts in pathology and corrections, and pushed for greater transparency from federal authorities.
Mark has consistently stated that his position is rooted not in denial of allegations against his brother, but in concern over due process and institutional accountability. He has argued that regardless of the charges Jeffrey Epstein faced, his death in federal custody demanded a full and credible explanation. Over time, Mark’s scepticism evolved into a firm belief that his brother did not die by suicide and that the truth of what happened has not been fully disclosed.
You can listen to my long interview with Mark by clicking here. In it, he goes into great detail about his brother’s time in prison, his final days, and the evidence that points towards murder.
But on the recently revealed claim that there is a fifteen-year-old ‘mini Jeff’ walking the earth undetected, Mark was short and sweet in his response:
“I’ve already been asked a dozen times by people today,” he told me.
“Why do people believe that she [Sarah Ferguson] is the only one on the planet with knowledge of a fictitious kid? Is she claiming to know the mother??”