Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is reportedly considering moving into a granny annexe at her daughter Princess Beatrice's home in the Cotswolds. This follows the announcement on 30 October 2025 that King Charles had initiated the process to force Ferguson and her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, out of Royal Lodge.
The Daily Mail reported on 22 November that Ferguson, 66, could move into the one-bedroom annexe, which has its own entrance and was recently renovated. The annexe, a converted cattle shed, is separated from the main six-bedroom house by a cypress-lined courtyard and has been fitted with new doors and windows. Propane gas bottles have reportedly been delivered for a winter-proofing heater.
Princess Beatrice, 37, shares the £3.5 million property with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and their two daughters, Sienna and Athena. The main house includes sprawling gardens, a swimming pool, and tennis courts. The family also uses a residence at St James's Palace during the week for school commitments.
Prince Andrew, 65, is expected to move to Sandringham in Norfolk. The couple lost their titles of Duke and Duchess of York in October 2025 amid renewed scrutiny over Andrew's connections to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Ferguson lost her title and was dropped as patron of six charities in September 2025 after an email she sent to Epstein was revealed.
A source told HELLO! magazine that Ferguson supports her ex-husband's decision to give up his titles. 'She will always support her former husband's decisions and do anything for the King. For her, this will not make a big difference,' the source said.
