Fergie's Potential Tell-All Sends Shockwaves Through the Palace
Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is reportedly considering lucrative six-figure offers for a tell-all television interview. This comes in the wake of her being stripped of her royal title, a move that has insiders fearing she could go 'rogue'. Palace officials are said to be concerned about the potential for significant embarrassment to King Charles and Queen Camilla, amongst other senior royals.
The Fallout from the Epstein Scandal
The dramatic downfall of the 66-year-old this month is intrinsically linked to the ongoing revelations about her ex-husband, Prince Andrew's, dealings with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The situation was exacerbated when The Mail on Sunday uncovered a damning email written by Ms Ferguson to the disgraced financier. In the communication, she profusely apologised for publicly dissociating from him after his 2008 conviction for procuring a girl under the age of 18 for prostitution.
A source told The Sun that while the royals are worried, 'there's not much they can do to stop her'. There is speculation that she could potentially sit down with Oprah Winfrey, who has interviewed her in the past. The source elaborated, '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.'
A 'Make or Break' Moment for Reputation
Significant bids for an interview are said to have already been tabled by US channels, with talks also underway with networks in the Gulf States and the UK. However, representatives for the former Duchess are reportedly keen to avoid a repeat of the 'Maitlis scenario', referring to Prince Andrew's disastrous 2019 interview with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis.
An insider claimed that Ms Ferguson has received offers from 'all over the world' and is now 'thinking things over very carefully'. The mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie is acutely aware that a televised interview would be a 'make or break' moment for her public image. It would provide her with a platform to 'spell out the fact she knew nothing' about Epstein's criminal activities. The source added that Ms Ferguson is 'keen to answer questions' as she feels she has been 'harshly treated'.
The loss of her duchess title occurred last month when King Charles stripped his brother Andrew of his titles, effectively ousting him from the monarchy. The former couple, who divorced over 30 years ago, must also vacate their shared 30-room home, the Royal Lodge in Windsor, by the end of January.
The connection to Jeffrey Epstein has proven fatal to her standing. Following the scandal, she was dropped by numerous charities, including the Teenage Cancer Trust. Her new children's book, 'Flora and Fern: Kindness Along The Way', is reportedly being pulped, with 10,000 copies destined for recycling. A source confirmed, 'It's an acknowledgement of the inevitable. No one is going to want to buy it.'
According to sources, Ms Ferguson will not be joining her ex-husband at Sandringham and is making her own future arrangements, which may include living abroad.
