Sarah Ferguson has been confiding in staff at a hidden Windsor bar while she and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor prepare to leave Royal Lodge. Following a decree from King Charles III, the former Prince and his ex-wife must vacate their residence of 22 years and move to Sandringham after their titles were revoked in a new royal decree. The sudden changes in their lives, which were instigated due to the ongoing repercussions of Andrew’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, have left them contemplating their future paths. Andrew has consistently denied any allegations related to the scandal.
To cope with the upheaval, Sarah frequents a bar called The Doghouse, situated behind their Windsor Great Park home. According to sources speaking to The Sun, Sarah and Andrew have engaged in intense conversations about their circumstances, with Sarah feeling anxious about what lies ahead. She relies heavily on her supportive friends and staff members during this challenging time.
Despite having separated over 30 years ago in 1992 and officially divorcing in 1996, Sarah and Andrew have maintained an amicable living arrangement at Royal Lodge. While Andrew has been the primary focus of the recent royal directives due to allegations regarding Epstein, Sarah has also faced scrutiny in relation to her past associations with him.
Sarah was removed as a patron or ambassador by several charities after an email from 2011 surfaced, in which she referred to Epstein as a “supreme friend” and appeared to express regret for publicly criticizing him. Royal commentator Victoria Murphy noted that this controversy has significantly impacted Sarah, overshadowing other recent changes. A spokesperson for Sarah clarified that her communication with Epstein was an attempt to ward off potential legal action from him, emphasizing her genuine regret over any ties to the convicted criminal.
With no strong ties to Sandringham, it is speculated that Sarah may not spend much time at her new residence moving forward.