Buckingham Palace is reportedly concerned that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, may agree to a tell-all television interview after being sidelined by the royal family. According to sources, the former wife of Prince Andrew has been approached by US TV networks with offers of a six-figure sum for a candid discussion about her life within the monarchy and her ex-husband's connection to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Ferguson, 66, lost her Duchess of York title and was stripped of royal privileges following the scandal surrounding Epstein. She and Andrew have been ordered by King Charles to vacate Royal Lodge, the 30-bedroom mansion they shared. While Andrew is to be relocated to a private estate, Ferguson has been told to arrange her own housing.
An insider told The Sun: 'There's a danger of her going rogue and saying things that could cause embarrassment for King Charles and Queen Camilla, or other members of the family.' Ferguson has not spoken publicly since losing her title, and a major TV deal could see her reveal details about the scandal that has gripped the monarchy.
Ferguson's team has reportedly received offers from channels in the Gulf and the US. However, any interview risks a debacle similar to Andrew's disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight appearance, where he discussed his relationship with Epstein. Ferguson herself faced backlash after a 2011 email emerged in which she called Epstein her 'supreme friend', despite previously stating she abhorred paedophilia. Her spokesperson said the email was sent to dissuade Epstein from suing her for defamation.
