King Charles is not opposed to Sarah Ferguson moving in with Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, sources have claimed.
Sarah finds herself in an increasingly precarious position following the King’s decision to remove Andrew’s HRH style and princely title.
The 66-year-old must vacate Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, where she has resided with her former husband since 2008, within the coming months.
Those close to Fergie paint a troubling picture of her current state. “She’s been cut adrift,” one friend claimed.
King Charles ‘not opposed’ to Fergie sharing home with Andrew as high society ‘shuts doors’
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“I’m trying to keep her spirits up, but when I spoke to her, she seemed very lonely and isolated.”
Sarah faces an uncertain future, with royal sources indicating the King considers his obligation limited to housing Andrew alone, though it is understood he would not object if Fergie joined him at Sandringham.
The source continued to tell The i Paper: “It’s a matter for them.” High society has effectively shut its doors to Sarah, according to those familiar with elite social circles.
When questioned about whether the former Duchess would be welcomed at exclusive gatherings, veteran party planner Liz Brewer continued to tell the publication: “No.”
“She’s always been very personable,” Ms Brewer acknowledged, before adding: “People, unfortunately, are not brave enough to make their own minds up. She’s in a very difficult position.”
The social ostracism extends beyond mere party invitations. Fergie has become increasingly unwelcome in the very circles where she once moved freely, leaving her more isolated than at any point since her 1996 divorce.
A longtime friend insisted that whilst her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have stayed supportive, Fergie lacks alternative accommodation options and faces mounting financial pressures.
Her professional relationships have crumbled alongside her social standing. The British Heart Foundation and other organisations have withdrawn their ambassadorships following revelations about her continued correspondence with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Television opportunities have similarly evaporated. ITV insiders confirm she won’t be invited back as a contributor to This Morning or Loose Women.
Her publishing ventures face equal turmoil. A children’s title, Flora & Fern: Kindness Along The Way, was withdrawn from sale last month. Publisher New Frontier has scrubbed all mentions of Fergie from its website, whilst Waterstones reports no confirmed release date.
Sarah’s future remains uncertain, with various media opportunities under consideration.
Industry insiders suggest a confessional interview with Oprah Winfrey could command a seven-figure sum, whilst a revealing memoir might fetch up to £5million.
However, reputation experts caution against tearful television appearances.
“There’s no room for her pantomime redemption arc. It will feel desperate,” one adviser warned, recommending instead “a quietly dignified ‘I’m focusing on my daughters’ phase before reappearing as a survivor, not a casualty.”
Sources indicate Fergie may initially withdraw from public view, potentially accepting Sir Richard Branson’s longstanding offer of refuge at his private Caribbean island.