Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, has reportedly become a 'virtual recluse' as she prepares for a major career shift, with insiders suggesting she is poised to write a bombshell memoir about her life within the Royal Family.
Fallout from scandal and a potential move abroad
The 66-year-old ex-wife of Prince Andrew has been deeply affected by the ongoing scandal linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Both she and the former Duke of York, who relinquished his titles months ago, are set to vacate their 30-room Royal Lodge home next year.
Prince Andrew is expected to move to the Sandringham Estate, while speculation suggests Sarah Ferguson may relocate to Portugal to be closer to her youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, and her family.
Following in Prince Harry's lucrative footsteps
According to sources, Ferguson is now seriously considering authoring a 'warts and all' autobiography, a move said to be inspired by the financial success of Prince Harry's memoir. The Duke of Sussex's book earned an estimated £22 million ($27 million) and sold over 1.4 million copies in the UK, US, and Canada on its first day alone.
Royal expert Emily Andrews told Woman magazine that such a book from Sarah could reveal the inner workings of 'The Firm'. A source close to the situation stated: "She has nothing left to lose now, so she could easily sell another autobiography in the US - it worked for Harry."
Seeking a 'nest egg' and facing financial pressure
Insiders claim the former Duchess is seeking a deal worth around £10 million, which she views as a necessary 'nest egg' for her future. The source explained: "With no substantial income coming in, Sarah is now looking to follow in the footsteps of Prince Harry and is willing to pen a tell-all memoir about her time with Andrew and how she was treated by the Royal Family after their split."
They added that she possesses diaries and evidence of "backstabbing, scandals and cover-ups," and for the right price, is "willing to spill everything."
The financial motivation appears pressing. The source alleged that the 'lavish freebies' and support from friends and brands she once enjoyed have dried up since the Epstein controversy, leaving her worried about maintaining her lifestyle. "She's too toxic to touch for every single brand and charity she'd previously worked with," the insider claimed.
Sarah Ferguson's representatives have been approached for comment by the Mirror.
