DEVELOPING: Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson Axed from Multiple Charities Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout

BREAKING NEWS: Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson Axed from Multiple Charities Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, has been dropped as patron or ambassador by seven charities following the revelation of a 2011 email where she referred to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as her "supreme friend". The decision comes after an email was published showing that in 2011, Ferguson seemed to apologize for publicly criticizing Epstein. The charities involved include Julia's House, Teenage Cancer Trust, Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, Children's Literacy Charity, National Foundation for Retired Service Animals, Prevent Breast Cancer, and the British Heart Foundation. The latter has announced that Ferguson will no longer be its ambassador. This decision is a direct response to the content of the email, which was published in the Mail on Sunday and Sun newspapers. A spokesperson for the duchess stated that she would not comment on the charities' decisions. The news comes as part of the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal, with many figures facing scrutiny over their connections to the convicted sex offender. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*