In a dramatic turn of events, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has found herself at the heart of a royal residence dispute and a controversial interview walkout, raising eyebrows and stirring headlines worldwide.
- Jan 4, 2025
AceShowbiz - The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, has never been one to shy away from drama. Recently, she stormed out of an interview after being questioned about her plans to move out of the Royal Lodge, her long-time residence with ex-husband Prince Andrew.
The property, situated on the grounds of Windsor Castle, has been the subject of intense speculation and a bitter tug-of-war involving Ferguson, Prince Andrew, and King Charles.
Ferguson's departure from the interview was prompted by a question from royal correspondent Richard Mineards, who inquired about her future at the Royal Lodge, given her new contract reportedly worth $620,000.
Mineards, writing for the Montecito Journal - the local paper of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - noted that Ferguson was visibly displeased by his question, choosing to leave the room abruptly.
Despite his divorce from Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson continues to stay at the royal residence with her scandal-ridden ex-husband. Over the years, it has become a source of contention between Prince Andrew and King Charles.
The feud intensified following Prince Andrew's association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. King Charles has made repeated attempts to evict Andrew and downsizing him to a smaller property. Yet, the Duke of York, alongside Ferguson, has clung resolutely to their royal abode.
Ferguson's dramatic exit from her interview with Richard Mineards came years after her disastrous sit-down with an Australian journalist. Back in 2011, she stormed out of an Australian "60 Minutes" segment after being grilled about the "cash-for-access" scandal.
The scandal involved Ferguson being secretly filmed offering access to Prince Andrew for a substantial fee. During the tense interview, she initially walked away but later returned to finish the segment, albeit under frosty conditions.
The Royal Lodge saga continues to evoke interest and scrutiny. As Mineards pointed out, questions around Ferguson and Andrew’s living arrangements are entirely justified. Still, they appear to be off-limits for the Duchess, who is evidently not prepared to discuss them publicly. Whether Andrew and Fergie will remain at the Lodge, bolstered by their enigmatic benefactor, remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: life in the royal corridors is never dull.
The world continues to watch as Sarah Ferguson navigates her public and private battles, cementing her place as one of the more unpredictably fascinating members of the royal family.
