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Despite being stripped off of Her Royal Highness title for 23 years, Sarah Ferguson still faces media scrutiny until today. In a tell-all interview, the Duchess of York bravely said it all, from the criticisms she faces like Meghan Markle to Princess Beatrice's wedding, and her favorite ritual to help her get through the day.
In the morning, the 60-year-old author revealed she usually recites a famous poem by Rudyard Kipling. Titled If, she ponders through its words to get through a stressful day that eventually becomes her mantra.
In an interview with Vogue, she then talked about the similarities of what she went through when she became a member of the royal family with Meghan Markle. Just like her, the Duchess of Sussex also experiences media scrutiny.
Sarah Ferguson admitted that it was "incredibly difficult" to deal with the press. Her relationship with the media and the scrutiny she endures seem to be parallel to what Meghan Markle experiences.
She knows what Prince Harry's wife is going through. She admits it's hard, so she can relate to her experience. Despite being modern, fabulous, famous, and great, Sarah Ferguson wonders why no one celebrates Meghan Markle.
However, she tends not to give her any advice because it may be taken out of context. No matter what they do, there will always be a twist of negativity, and Sarah Ferguson finds it sad, tiring, hard, and mean. "I abhor bullying, and I feel desperately sorry for the pain they must be going through because I've been through it," she said.
The My Story writer then talked about her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who are also facing the same scrutiny for being born in the royal family. She revealed that the two girls said that "unless they perfect, it's front-page news." As a mom, she knows how hard it is.
Princess Beatrice is set to get married to her fiancé, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, next year. According to Express, her wedding has been overshadowed by the controversy that her father faces. Royal expert Angela Mollard believes the much-awaited nuptial will be moved to Italy to avoid the scandal that the rest of the royal family deals with.
Although royal brides' wedding usually happens in England, things may change under the current circumstances. Mollard suggests that it may be a better choice for Princess Beatrice to get married in Italy. She can even choose St Georges chapel, but that, too, is very much under the public eye.
