Sarah Ferguson leaves UK after spending Christmas with Prince Andrew

 

After decades of unwavering loyalty, Sarah Ferguson’s world appears to be collapsing around her. Thirty years after her divorce from Prince Andrew, the former Duchess of York is reportedly “blaming herself” as she prepares to leave the United Kingdom for good. The woman once known for her resilience and charm — who stood by her disgraced ex-husband through every scandal — is now said to be isolated, anxious, and surrounded by unopened Amazon boxes inside the crumbling walls of Royal Lodge.

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According to multiple sources, Fergie has become increasingly fragile in recent weeks, struggling to come to terms with the latest wave of humiliation surrounding Prince Andrew. The Duke, stripped of his title and dignity, has finally agreed to surrender his lease on the 30-room Royal Lodge — the lavish estate he has occupied for decades at a “peppercorn rent.” But it is Sarah, insiders claim, who seems to be taking the downfall the hardest.

Sarah Ferguson (pictured in 2022) is 'blaming herself' and may quit the UK as she finally separates from her disgraced ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

“She keeps going around blaming herself,” one insider told The Daily Mail. “She keeps repeating, ‘What if I hadn’t done this, or hadn’t done that?’ She’s more on edge than Andrew.” Those close to her describe a woman consumed by guilt, unable to sleep, pacing the halls of her once-grand home. The Duchess, now 66, has weathered countless storms over the years — from her divorce to her financial scandals — but this one, it seems, has broken through her famous optimism.

The latest scandal stems from newly uncovered emails linking both Andrew and Sarah to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite publicly distancing themselves from him years ago, the resurfaced correspondence has reignited outrage and forced both to confront the fallout of their associations. “She’s devastated,” one friend confided. “She stood by him for years, defended him when no one else would — and now she’s paying the price for that loyalty.”

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As Andrew prepares to move to the Sandringham estate to begin his new life as a private citizen, Sarah is said to be planning her own quiet exit. Sources claim she has been seriously considering leaving the UK altogether. “She’s always lived on the move,” another insider revealed. “And aside from her children and grandchildren, there isn’t much left to keep her here. Let’s just say — the invitations have dried up overnight.”

The picture emerging from inside Royal Lodge is one of chaos and melancholy. The mansion, once a symbol of status, is now reportedly “filled with unopened boxes and endless Amazon deliveries.” One staff member described the sight as “rooms stacked to the ceiling with parcels,” a haunting metaphor for lives that once overflowed with privilege but are now buried under the weight of scandal and regret. “It will take weeks, if not months, to clear all their stuff out,” said a source.

King Charles is seen at Sandringham in Norfolk on Saturday afternoon

For years, Sarah and Andrew’s unusual post-divorce arrangement fascinated royal watchers. Despite officially separating in 1996, the pair continued to live together, dine together, and even vacation together — an unconventional closeness that sparked endless speculation about reconciliation. But now, even that bond seems fractured. “There was a time when they drew strength from each other,” one royal insider explained. “Now, they just drag each other down.”

Once admired for her “dogged loyalty,” Sarah’s reputation has taken a devastating blow. Her long history of bouncing back — often with tearful apologies and public reinventions — may not save her this time. “This scandal is different,” said another source. “It’s not just about money or reputation anymore. It’s about trust, and her connection to something much darker.”

As she retreats from public life, those who know Sarah best say she’s grappling with deep shame and disillusionment. The woman who once embraced cameras and crowds now hides from them, cloaked in silence and regret. The Duchess who once symbolized resilience may have finally run out of places to run — and for the first time in her turbulent life, Sarah Ferguson might be facing a reckoning she cannot escape.

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