Ever since it was announced that Andrew and Sarah Ferguson were being evicted from their home of Royal Lodge people have been wondering where the former Duchess of York will end up. We already know Andrew is set to move to his brother’s estate in Sandringham, where his expenses will be covered by King Charles. But what about Fergie?
Recent reports indicated she could be moving in with one of her daughters. However, her spokesperson is setting the record straight about what’s coming next for Ferguson, and it doesn’t seem like it includes moving in with Princess Beatrice or Princess Eugenie. “She is assessing a number of options currently, and no final decision has been made,” the spokesperson told People.
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“Contrary to reports, she has never asked for a property or any provision for herself,” a source told the outlet. “She will continue to forge an independent life.” That same source said she “is going to be moving out and into a separate home.” No details as to where she will be moving, or what the options are have been released.
The possibilities that had been reportedly included Beatrice providing a renovated “cattle shed” on her Cotswolds estate as a “granny annexe” and Fergie relocating to Portugal to live near Eugenie at her property in an area dubbed the “Hamptons of Europe.”
A source had told the Mail Online, about the possibility of her moving with Beatrice, “It would be perfect for the former Duchess as it’s close to her daughter but also completely independent of the main house where Beatrice and Eduardo live,” adding, “Sarah would be able to just walk a few yards and be an on-site babysitter for Sienna whom she simply adores.”
Plus, the source also explained, “With Eugenie living in Portugal, it makes perfect sense.” However, it seems like we won’t see any of these two options come to pass, despite the fact that right now, there don’t seem to be all that many options. Or at least, Fergie isn’t ready to disclose if this is indeed her decision yet.
RadarOnline reported even before the decision to evict Andrew and Fergie from Royal Lodge that King Charles wanted them both removed. “The king feels deeply that Royal Lodge cannot remain a sanctuary for the Duke and Duchess of York. After everything that has come out, he wants them out. It’s not just about optics anymore – it’s about trying to preserve the integrity of the monarchy,” one insider said at the time.
“The King’s patience is at an end,” another source added then. “If Sarah’s income dries up and Andrew has no means of support, their hand may finally be forced. Charles is determined that Royal Lodge will not be their refuge forever,” with reports indicating the King wasn’t afraid to leave them “homeless.”
“The king took a risk by welcoming Sarah back into royal life, and now he feels let down. This whole episode has convinced the Palace that the Yorks can’t stay at Royal Lodge.”
And the pair were, indeed, evicted from Royal Lodge and Andrew’s titles stripped. Now, we’ll have to see if these are the only consequences they face.
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