Expert Claims Royal Family Is Worried About Sarah Ferguson

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Sarah, Duchess of York and Prince Andrew, Duke of York arrive for the Requiem Mass service for Katharine, Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty Images) — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Sarah Ferguson previously praised her relationship with ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. However, following the ex-Duke of York's demotion and eviction from Royal Lodge, Ferguson has reportedly reevaluated her "friendship" with her former husband.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams spoke about the status of Sarah and Andrew's relationship, telling GB News, "It will be a very substantial change from the image of this idea that they were the world's most friendly divorced couple."

Fitzwilliams suggested that Ferguson will "almost certainly try some sort of comeback, but in what form and how" is unclear at present. As the former Duchess of York has reinvented herself on multiple occasions in the past, another rejuvenation seems entirely possible.

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But following revelations regarding Ferguson's connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a "comeback" will be extremely challenging. "I can't see it working," the royal expert told GB News. "Her charities have cast her adrift."

Sarah Ferguson wearing a white blazer and black skirt and waving — Ferguson has reportedly reevaluated her "friendship" with her former husband.

Noting that nobody knows what Ferguson's future plans might be, Fitzwilliams told the outlet, "And of course, from the point of view of the Royal Family, a horrifying prospect that there could be television."

It has also been alleged that the former Duchess of York is "carefully considering" offers, the publication reported. "Andrew has had his chance to tell the story," a source reportedly told the Sun (via GB News). "Now it's Fergie's time."

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew walking into church in black outfits — "It will be a very substantial change from the image of this idea that they were the world's most friendly divorced couple."

An additional source reportedly told the Sun, "There's a danger of her going rogue and saying things that could cause embarrassment for King Charles and Queen Camilla, or other members of the Royal family. But there's not much they can do to stop her."

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Amy Mackelden is the weekend editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference.