Former Royal Aide Issues Stark Warning Over Sarah Ferguson Interview
A former senior member of the Royal Household has broken her silence on the potential consequences if Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, decides to give a bombshell tell-all interview. The warning comes amidst intense public scrutiny following the effective exile of her former husband, Prince Andrew.
Ailsa Anderson, who served as press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth II, has expressed significant concern about such a move. She cautioned that an interview could prove deeply damaging to the monarchy, distracting from its official duties and charitable work.
Analysing the Potential Fallout
Speaking on the Sun's Royal podcast, Anderson outlined the cautious approach the Palace would likely be forced to take. Her advice was clear: avoid a knee-jerk reaction. She stated that the Royal Family would need to carefully analyse the content of any interview before responding.
"What you don't want to do is add fuel to the flames of anything that she has said and prolong a story," Anderson explained. She emphasised that the timing could be particularly harmful, citing an upcoming state visit that could be "blown out of the water" by a sensational interview.
A History of Scandals and Comebacks
The discussion around Sarah Ferguson's future plans has been fuelled by the dramatic fall from grace of Prince Andrew. He was stripped of his military affiliations and royal patronages following the controversy surrounding his connections with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has also weighed in on the possibility, suggesting that if Ferguson is seeking a "fast buck," she might return to a platform like Oprah Winfrey's for maximum publicity. He noted her past ability to stage comebacks after scandals, though he believes the current situation is different.
Fitzwilliams was blunt in his assessment, stating, "she was a disaster as a working royal and is totally shameless." He suggested that the scale of this latest setback, including charities deserting her after she was proven to have lied about her own links to Epstein, makes a successful comeback highly unlikely.
The consensus among experts appears to be that while a tell-all interview from Sarah Ferguson would generate significant media attention, the long-term repercussions for both her and the Royal Family could be severe and lasting.
