As his time at the sprawling Royal Lodge draws to a close, the disgraced Prince Andrew is reportedly spending his final days in a state of visible agitation, pacing the halls and muttering to himself, according to royal insiders.
A House Divided
The Duke of York and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, are said to be leading largely separate lives within the vast 30-room Windsor estate. Stripped of their royal titles by King Charles, the pair now reportedly inhabit different wings of the property, coming together only for meals where they discuss their increasingly precarious situations.
A source revealed that Andrew rarely ventures out, instead choosing to pad around the lodge alone, often "ranting and muttering" to himself. In stark contrast, Ferguson, 66, is said to be seeking evening refuge in a purpose-built bar located behind the Windsor estate, known colloquially as The Doghouse.
Fergie's Fears and Solace
It is here that the Duchess of York allegedly "pours out her heart" to loyal staff and close friends, grappling with anxiety over what the future holds. The insider suggested that Sarah is "panicking about what comes next" and is particularly fearful for herself and their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
Her concerns are reportedly amplified by the shadow of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with the source claiming she has spoken of "dark forces" potentially targeting Andrew, who has consistently denied all sex allegations linked to the case. "She is s***-scared and massively on edge," the insider added.
Despite the turmoil, the one unifying force for the couple remains their dedication to shielding their daughters from the fallout. The insider confirmed that Beatrice and Eugenie are "extremely worried" about their mother, maintaining close contact.
An Uncertain Future and Lingering Loyalties
While Andrew is expected to relocate to the King's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, Ferguson's next home remains unknown. It is believed this will be the first time in years the pair will live apart. The source indicated that Sarah "still thinks Andrew is a good person" and will always support him, but acknowledges her future lies away from him.
In a lighter note amidst the drama, plans for their two corgis have been settled. The pets will not be separated and are expected to split their time, spending a few weeks with Andrew before going to stay with Sarah for a spell.
Unlike Andrew, who is said to have garnered little sympathy, Ferguson is receiving considerable support from her friends and remaining staff. Her older sister, Jane, has even travelled from Australia to offer moral support during this difficult period.
