Sarah Ferguson's 'plea' to Princess Eugenie snubbed
Sarah Ferguson reportedly made a desperate request to Princess Eugenie after the birth of her daughter – but it went further than the royal couple were prepared to accept. The former Duchess of York has spent months largely out of the spotlight after being forced to leave Royal Lodge with her former husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Now, royal author Andrew Lownie has suggested there was a very specific reason behind the timing of her return to the UK.
TL;DR
- Sarah Ferguson reportedly requested unrestricted access to Princess Eugenie's Portuguese home after the birth of her granddaughter, Adelaide.
- Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank rejected Ferguson's request, fearing their home would be besieged by paparazzi.
- Royal author Andrew Lownie suggests Ferguson's return to the UK was linked to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plans.
- Lownie believes Meghan may have shared information with Ferguson due to their similar experiences with the Royal Family.
- Meghan has reportedly viewed Ferguson as an example of someone who balanced royal connections with a commercial career.
- Reports suggest Harry and Meghan are considering a longer UK presence, potentially for their children's education, though Meghan may not relocate permanently.