Sarah Ferguson Is Reintegrated Into The Royal Circle After Ex-Husband Prince Andrew’s Fall From Grace

Sarah Ferguson, widely known as Fergie, faced years of exile from the royal spotlight after her high-profile divorce from Prince Andrew in 1996. However, recent events indicate a significant shift in her relationship with the royal family, as she appears to have been warmly embraced once again.

The Duchess of York, now 64, has experienced a series of noteworthy invitations and appearances that demonstrate her renewed connection to the royals. She attended the King’s Coronation Concert in May and spent Christmas in Sandringham, where she walked alongside members of the Royal Family to attend church services.

The most recent indication of her reintegration was her prominent presence at the memorial service for the late King Constantine of Greece, held at Windsor Castle.

In a remarkable turnaround, Prince Andrew, who was stripped of his royal duties and HRH title just two years ago, led the royal contingent into St George’s Chapel, with his ex-wife by his side.

Insiders have attributed this extraordinary reversal of fortune for Ferguson to the King’s recognition of her loyalty and the Duchess finding support from Queen Camilla, who has become a powerful advocate on her behalf. Observers believe that Ferguson’s commitment to motherhood and her support for Prince Andrew has earned her favor with the King.

A friend of Prince Charles echoed this sentiment and emphasized the King’s appreciation for Ferguson’s dedication to his brother. Ferguson has been a stabilizing force for Andrew, kept him grounded and provided him with much-needed optimism.

Since Andrew’s fall from grace due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, Ferguson has been a steadfast source of support and publicly defended him. The King, who softened his stance toward Ferguson last year, also admires her efforts to rebuild her reputation and maintain her family duties.

Ferguson had long been regarded as unacceptable by Prince Philip, who referred to her as “beyond the pale,” and was famously described by a courtier as “vulgar, vulgar, vulgar.”

For years, she was excluded from Royal Family gatherings, and Prince Andrew attended various celebrations with their daughters without her. She was left off the guest list for Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s wedding in 2011, while the rest of her immediate family attended.

In a candid interview with Town & Country in 2021, the Duchess opened up about her feelings of unworthiness to attend such prestigious events and revealed that she distanced herself from the occasion and traveled to Thailand in an attempt to heal.