Sarah Ferguson was supposed to have another children’s book coming out this fall. At first, the publisher just delayed the release of the book, Flora And Fern: Kindness Along The Way, hoping that the latest Jeffrey Epstein revelations would blow over. But now the book has been shelved entirely. I strongly suspect that we’ll learn at some point that all of Sarah’s weird publishing deals have been canceled, and that there is absolutely no comeback on the table at this point. Her ex-husband seems to be content with his “retirement package”: a nice home in Norfolk, all of his bills paid by his brother, safety and security. And probably a seven-figure check for incidentals. But Fergie? Fergie wanted to launch a comeback and she probably still thinks that she can get paid somehow, somewhere. My guess is that Sarah’s daughters have been trying to talk some sense into her. Now sources claim that Princess Eugenie has convinced Sarah to simply move to Portugal, which is where Eugenie’s husband Jack works.
Sarah Ferguson is preparing to flee the UK and swap Windsor for her daughter’s £3.6million mansion in the ‘Hamptons of Europe’ on Portugal’s Atlantic coast this winter, it was claimed today.
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are said to have prepared a ‘grand suite’ in their oceanfront villa for the 66-year-old to settle down after getting kicked out of Royal Lodge.
The former Duchess of York has lived with her ex-husband Andrew since 2008 despite the pair divorcing in 1996. But unlike Andrew, who will move into a property on the private Sandringham estate in Norfolk, Fergie will now go it alone and make her own living arrangements, it is understood. And there is space in Jack and Eugenie’s plush mansion in the exclusive CostaTerra resort, already beloved by celebrities including Hollywood royalty.
‘The word here is that Fergie will be arriving sometime in January’, one wealthy neighbour of Eugenie and Jack has said.
Madonna, Scarlett Johansson and Nicole Kidman have property there with Ms Kidman reportedly applying for Portuguese residency after she split from her husband Keith Urban. Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender and their two children spend months of the year at CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, which is around a 90 minute drive south of Lisbon.
‘How long she’ll stay is anyone’s guess but if it’s a long-term move, I can guarantee she’ll fit well into the social scene. Scores of celebrities and stars have been snapping up properties in the area’, a source told the Daily Express of Fergie’s reported move.
The Daily Mail has asked a spokesman for Ms Ferguson to comment on the report.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were rumoured to be shopping for a home in the area because the couple remain close to Eugenie and Jack – and want a European base.
If Sarah has any money squirreled away (she most likely does not), it would be wise for her to just buy her own place in Portugal and genuinely “retire” there. “Moving into Eugenie and Jack’s home” doesn’t sound like a long-term solution, and I’d be willing to bet that Eugenie hopes that it’s temporary, because her mother apparently has nowhere else to go. But I do believe this – I think Sarah has probably begged her daughters to help her and asked if she can move in with them.
Photos courtesy of Sarah’s IG, Avalon Red, Cover Images.
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- Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York poses on the Red Carpet at the 30th edition of amfAR Gala Cannes during the 77th Festival de Cannes on Thursday 23 May 2024 at Hôtel du Cap, Eden Roc, Antibes. .,Image: 875906475, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: World Rights – Julie Edwards/Avalon.Red, Model Release: no, Credit line: Julie Edwards / Avalon
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- Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 30th edition presented by Chopard And Red Sea International Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23, 2024 in Cap d’Antibes, France.,Image: 875917545, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Olivier Sanchez / Avalon
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- Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 30th edition presented by Chopard And Red Sea International Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23, 2024 in Cap d’Antibes, France.,Image: 875917693, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Olivier Sanchez / Avalon
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- Sarah Ferguson waves the to the crowd was she attends the Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, Sunday, April 20, 2025.,Image: 990282023, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Pool, *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Kirsty Wigglesworth/Avalon
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- Sarah Ferguson – The Duchess of York depart an Easter Service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, London, England, UK on Sunday 20 April, 2025.,Image: 990294454, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Please credit photographer and agency when publishing as Justin Ng/UPPA/Avalon., Model Release: no, Credit line: Justin Ng/Avalon
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- Sarah Ferguson – The Duchess of York depart an Easter Service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, London, England, UK on Sunday 20 April, 2025.,Image: 990294470, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Please credit photographer and agency when publishing as Justin Ng/UPPA/Avalon., Model Release: no, Credit line: Justin Ng/Avalon
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- Sarah Ferguson Duchess Of York On ‘The View’ Featuring: Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York Where: New York, New York, United States When: 08 Mar 2023 Credit: Janet Mayer/startraksphoto.com/Cover Images
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- Knights of Charity Gala of Milutin Gatsby at Chateau de la Croix des Gardes Featuring: Sarah Ferguson Where: Cannes, France Credit: Cyril Chateau/Abaca Press/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
I am a grandparent in a 3-generation household. It’s me, my daughter and son-in-law and their two children, 6 and 3. They have the upstairs and I am downstairs in a space designed as a home office ( no closet and small but it works), as are the shared spaces like the kitchen and tv room. The house is large and rambling with a garden. In other words, we are not on top of each other, have our own spaces, respect boundaries, and share expenses. We eat dinner together (tonight I’m cooking) and all the adults like the same kind of tv programs (Holiday rom coms right now). I am smart enough to know I need help with some things but largely am independent. We help each other, we cheer each other on, we pick each other up. We have been a household for 4 years and it works. I hope the same for Fergie and her family.
You and your family sound like you have sense. This could work really well for Fergie, being close to her grandchildren and shuttling between both daughters’ homes following the warm weather. But the need to “redeem” her reputation may be her downfall. I suspect in a few months, Hello and the tabloids will be calling for updates.
She needs to stay away from the spotlight for at least the next year or so. I don’t know if she can do that.
Yeah, Fergie is known for her extravagance so money will be an issue but I think losing the spotlight will be nearly as difficult for her.
Oh dear I hope Eugenie sets some strong boundaries with her mother or she will be stuck with her for the rest of her life. Who will Fergie grift from now? Sounds like Portugal has some wealthy people she can start begging from but I feel sorry for Eugenie if that happens. Like I said strong boundaries Eugenie!!
IF this is true…definitely the only way it could work is a) for a limited time; and b) with very clear boundaries.
Let’s not fantasize about the former Duchess of York being a reliable source of childcare to either one of her daughters. Let’s not pretend that she really wants anything to do with a blended household.
“Beggars can’t be choosers” will not be applicable to Sarah. I say that as a parent of adults who might have to revise my expectations in my golden years, and I am approaching my potential future situation with a delicacy consistent with an international treaty…the complicating factor is that I would be moving close to my younger son and his fiancée eventually. Right out of the gate with my son’s fiancée, I have made an effort to be respectful, and to see her as an individual person, not as an extension of my son….I will NOT be like my former mother-in-law…(I mean it…). I would be living with-and caring for-my older sister, so I won’t actually be living with my son and his fiancée. Alas, Sarah is not the only one who is stretched for money.
But, I digress…both those girls are due for some massive psychotherapy. The time you really confront the crappy childhood you had-and I’m not even accounting for creepy Andrew!-is when you have children of your own! Good luck, Beatrice and Eugenie!!!
This sounds like the DM is throwing something at the wall and hoping it will stick. I don’t think Fergie will leave the UK. I’ve noticed that although they had a banner headline about Harry and Meghan buying a property in Portugal now it’s just a rumour. That’s because the story was made up by Richard Eden.
I’m wondering if the CostaTerra Golf & Ocean Club in Portugal is floating rumours. The tabloids had Nicole Kidman moving in there, along with H&M. Seems like a way to sell units.
If Eugenie ends up footing her mother’s extravagant expenses (there’s not a chance she will be able to reign it in), this is not going to work.
Didn’t her daughters buy her a house that Fergie sold? Blood may be thicker than water, but moving her in to grift the wealthy neighbors isn’t a good career move or life choice for either daughter. At some point enough is enough. The seriousness of what Fergie has enabled and compromised herself to is getting lost in the headlines. She made her choices and can live with those choices. Let Charles cough up a handout to avoid headlines.
I always thought the queen bought that place, and it was “in trust” for E+B. She sold it at a loss, even though it was generating rental income. I assumed it was for the cash. She’s never really worked. Does she even have a pension?
I feel for her, slightly. She is too old to only have just figured out she can’t support herself.
It’s just interesting that there has been no discussion of her moving with Andrew to Sandringham. Why couldn’t she if there was enough space?
Wonder if Charles made it a condition?
Bless. I would not let her live there long-term and I don’t think that her husband is going to go for it. I wonder how long Edo (Beatrice’s husband) is going to last at this point?
‘How long she’ll stay is anyone’s guess but if it’s a long-term move, I can guarantee she’ll fit well into the social scene.”
Fergie’s closeness to Epstein should make it impossible for her to fit into any social scene.
Poor Eugenie.
People don’t care about women in general, but poor teens? Abusing kids, or s*xual deviance, is not a cause for social death in that world. If not, Charles wouldn’t be king, Andrew wouldn’t have added Mountbatten to his last name, and Kate and William wouldn’t have named their second son after the family PDFile.
I feel a bit sorry for Euge unless she really wants her mum there forever. If Fergie likes her quarters, I don’t see her moving on to her own place.
Is Andrew really going to live alone or does he have an intended companion lined up to move in?
Really can’t imagine she’d be welcomed in the social scene – no one will want to be photographed with her!
Also can’t imagine the development company – Jack’s employer – will be thrilled.
Bea’s place makes more sense + then Bea can use her contacts in the Gulf States to ship her off to where she can hang out with dubious British ex-pats and exiles. They’d welcome her!
RE setting boundaries with Ma – I imagine both daughters already have mother-in-laws flats or guest cottages set up.So long as they can keep her out of the house!