The Duchess of York has been dropped by seven charities including the Teenage Cancer Trust and British Heart Foundation after new revelations about her contact with late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Children's charity Julia's House today said it would be 'inappropriate' to stay involved with Sarah Ferguson after her emailed apology to Epstein emerged - and other organisations have swiftly followed suit.

The announcements flooded in as both the Duke and Duchess of York were spotted for the first time since the latest scandal was revealed by the Mail on Sunday.

The exposé uncovered how 'Fergie' wrote to Epstein to apologise for disavowing him in a public statement following his conviction for child sexual abuse offences.

The founders of the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation announced they are severing ties with Sarah, who was previously one of their patrons - while fellow charity Prevent Breast Cancer announced a similar move.