Sarah Ferguson, once a fixture of royal life and known to many as the Duchess of York, now finds herself at the center of a storm that has shaken the very foundations of the British monarchy. In the aftermath of the scandal involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Ferguson and her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, have been stripped of their royal and military titles and served notice to vacate their grand 30-bedroom Royal Lodge mansion in Windsor. The repercussions have been swift and far-reaching, not only for the former couple but also for the wider royal family, whose concerns are mounting as the fallout continues to unfold.
According to The Sun, Ferguson is currently weighing lucrative six-figure offers from U.S. television networks eager to secure her first televised tell-all interview since her dramatic fall from grace. The prospect of such an interview has set royal aides on edge, with one insider warning, “There’s a danger of her going rogue and saying things that could cause embarrassment for King Charles and Queen Camilla, or other members of the family.” It’s a sentiment echoed by multiple sources, who suggest that the palace has little power to prevent Ferguson from speaking out if she chooses to accept one of the offers on the table.
The interest in Ferguson’s story is not limited to American audiences. Talks have reportedly taken place with networks in the Gulf states and the U.K., as her representatives carefully consider the risks and rewards. The shadow of Andrew’s disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview looms large, prompting Ferguson’s team to tread cautiously. “Sarah and her team have had offers from all over the world for a sit-down,” a source told The Sun. “So she’s thinking things over very carefully. She and her team know a televised interview would be make or break for her in terms of salvaging her reputation.”
For Ferguson, the stakes are personal and professional. She is adamant that she had no knowledge of Epstein’s illegal activities, maintaining, “She has always said she had no idea what Epstein, and Andrew, were up to—and why would anyone tell her? She’s the mother of two girls after all. She admits she knew Epstein and the reality is that she cultivated a friendship because of his wealth.” The opportunity to set the record straight is reportedly appealing, with another source noting, “It would also give her the chance to spell out the fact she knew nothing about what Epstein and his associates were doing in terms of abusing girls.”
Yet, Ferguson’s motivations are not solely about reputation. The cancellation of her children’s book, Flora and Fern: Kindness Along the Way, has dealt a blow to her income, and with her eviction from Royal Lodge looming after Christmas 2025, financial pressures are mounting. “She has to find money and somewhere to live next year,” a source revealed. “Sarah is bruised like never before by events, and things like the book being pulped have damaged her income.” The need for stability and a fresh start is palpable, but Ferguson is reportedly in no rush to make any decisions. “She needs to take time to re-establish herself before she considers what to do,” said a source close to her. “If she does do a TV interview, she won’t run off and do it immediately.”
The scandal’s impact has not spared Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who, like Ferguson, faces the loss of all royal and military titles. His brother, King Charles, has removed his title of prince, and the City of London Corporation is reportedly considering stripping him of the Freedom of the City of London—one of the oldest and most exclusive honors in the world. This symbolic gesture, which allows recipients to walk sheep across Tower Bridge and carry a ceremonial sword, would mark yet another public humiliation for the disgraced former prince.
Both Andrew and Ferguson have denied all allegations against them, including claims that Andrew had sex with Virginia Giuffre three times when she was 17. Ferguson, for her part, faced intense scrutiny after leaked emails surfaced in which she referred to Epstein as a “supreme friend.” The backlash has been swift, leading to severed ties with several charities and a growing sense of isolation from the royal fold.
Royal author Robert Jobson, speaking to The Sun, highlighted the toll the scandal has taken on the pair’s mental health. “Not very well, I don’t think. I believe even members of the Royal family who have taken action are concerned about both their mental health,” Jobson said. “Most of all, though, you have to be concerned about the victims of the Epstein scandal, and that to me is the biggest worry. They’re human beings. A lot has been taken away.”
The palace’s anxieties are not unfounded. Ferguson’s potential to “go rogue” in a televised interview poses a significant risk of further embarrassment to the monarchy, especially as she is no longer bound by the constraints of royal protocol. The possibility that she could distance herself from Andrew or reveal uncomfortable truths has left senior royals and their advisors on high alert. “Andrew is unlikely to be keen—as an interview would be Sarah’s chance to distance herself from him and explain she knew nothing,” a source told The Sun.
As the end of 2025 approaches, Ferguson is expected to leave Royal Lodge and make her own living arrangements, while Andrew is to be moved to the private Sandringham Estate. The sense of uncertainty is palpable, both for the former couple and for the institution they once represented. The royal family is said to be “worried about Andrew and Fergie’s wellbeing,” even as they remain focused on protecting the monarchy’s reputation and, crucially, on the victims of the Epstein scandal.
For now, Ferguson remains in a holding pattern, taking time to regroup and consider her next steps. The world watches and waits to see whether she will seize the opportunity to tell her story—one that could reshape not only her own legacy but also the public’s perception of the royal family itself.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: the reverberations from this scandal are far from over, and the choices made in the coming months may well define the future for Sarah Ferguson, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and the House of Windsor.