A former acquaintance of Sarah Ferguson, the ex-Duchess of York, has recounted an incident where she allegedly chased after a waiter at a Christmas party, requiring calming down. The story was shared by royal commentator Andrew Pierce on the Suddenly Single podcast, where he discussed Ferguson's financial troubles and social decline.
Party incident highlights impulsiveness
Pierce recalled bumping into Ferguson at a lavish Christmas party hosted by a wealthy couple in London's exclusive Lowndes Square. He described the scene: "All sorts of posh people there. Sarah Ferguson was there and then a waiter in all his finery walked past with a tray of drinks. Sarah Ferguson went charging after him as if to get some wine." Pierce intervened, telling her, "Sarah, you're not going to run out of alcohol in this party. There's going to be enough for all of us."
The commentator noted that Ferguson's behaviour exemplifies her impulsive nature, which he links to her ongoing financial struggles. Despite her efforts to achieve financial independence after divorcing Prince Andrew, including endorsing products in the US, she has consistently faced debt issues.
Financial woes and Epstein connection
Pierce claimed that Ferguson is a "reckless spender," with debts once reaching approximately £45 million, according to entries in the Epstein files. He added that she is generous but impulsive, leading to poor financial decisions.
Ferguson's association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has further tarnished her reputation. Unsealed documents revealed extensive email exchanges where she begged for money, including a request for £20,000 to pay rent and a proposal to work as his housekeeper for £250,000. In one 2010 message, she wrote: "You are a legend... I am at your service. Just marry me."
Despite publicly disowning Epstein in 2011, calling her friendship a "gigantic error of judgment," later emails contradicted this. A spokesperson for the duchess explained that the email was written out of fear that Epstein might sue her for defamation, adding that she stands by her condemnation of him.
Social withdrawal
Pierce noted that Ferguson has withdrawn from the social circuit, missing the same Christmas party the following year. "She has taken herself off the social circuit completely. She’s hanging her head in shame," he said. The duchess, once a media fixture, now avoids public events amid the ongoing fallout from her Epstein ties.
