- York councillors have unanimously voted to remove Sarah Ferguson's Freedom of the City title, which is the highest commendation awarded by the City of York Council.
- The decision was made due to her friendship with convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, with the most recent batch of Epstein files suggesting a close friendship with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction.
- Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were awarded the honorary Freedom on a visit to York, a year after their marriage; Andrew’s honour was revoked four years ago over his association with Epstein.
- Emails released in the latest tranche of Epstein files saw Ferguson refer to him as the “brother I have always wished for” and a “legend”.
- The controversy has led to Ferguson losing her duchess title, moving out of Royal Lodge, and several charities, including her own Sarah's Trust, cutting ties or closing down.
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