Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, may relocate to Portugal to join her daughter Princess Eugenie, as her ex-husband Prince Andrew prepares to move out of Royal Lodge. The couple have lived together at the Windsor property since 2008, but Andrew's eviction following renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein has raised questions about Ferguson's future residence.
Royal experts suggest that Ferguson could move to the Algarve, where Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have lived since 2022. Eugenie has praised the anonymity of life in Portugal, saying on the Table Manners podcast: 'No one cares.' The family moved to the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, where Jack works on a luxury housing development starting at £3.6 million.
Princess Eugenie has spoken about the benefits of raising her two sons, August and Ernest, in Portugal, with easy access to beaches and a quieter lifestyle. However, for Ferguson, the move may also offer an escape from media scrutiny following the Epstein scandal. Royal biographer Robert Jobson has said she is 'not doing great' amid the fallout.
Author Andrew Lownie suggested that going 'under the radar' abroad could be an option for Ferguson, possibly to Switzerland, while Andrew might relocate to a property without extradition treaties. The couple divorced in 1996 but have remained close, living together at Royal Lodge for over a decade.
