Sarah Ferguson, widely known as Fergie, recently conveyed her admiration for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bold move of stepping down from their royal roles, during a promotional event for her new novel, "A Most Intriguing Lady," on Australian TV's morning show "Sunrise."
The Duchess of York, when questioned about the Sussexes' departure from royal life and their ongoing transition, lauded their courage. "Anyone that is out there really trailblazing for their own beliefs, and it doesn't matter where you're from or who you are, you trailblaze for what you believe ... That's very brave," responded Ferguson to the host, Matt Shirvington's, query.
Ferguson, at 63, emphasized her respect for individuals who assertively express their beliefs. While she refrained from commenting on any specific royal family members, she deemed anyone standing firm in their convictions to be "very brave, whoever it is."
In this candid conversation, Fergie reminisced about her final interaction with the late Queen Elizabeth II. The last advice she received from her was, "Sarah, just be yourself," followed by an encouragement to carry forward with her customary kindness. She echoed the Queen's sentiment, stating, "you know, judgment is not cool," emphasizing the importance of love, kindness, and contributing positively to others.
She also revealed that she and her former husband Prince Andrew are now responsible for the Queen's cherished corgis, who are "very gentle" when given treats. Ferguson said she is reminded of Queen Elizabeth II every day as she feeds the dogs, reminiscing on how the Queen used to feed them after meals.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, following their decision to step back from royal duties in 2020, have settled in California, residing in their Santa Barbara Montecito mansion with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
This isn't the first instance of Fergie expressing solidarity with the Sussexes. Previously, in March, she voiced her unequivocal support for the couple. In her words, she sees beauty in the Duchess making Prince Harry "very happy," and believes "that Diana would be proud of him and her lovely grandchildren."
In the Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," the Duchess of Sussex expressed gratitude to Ferguson for tutoring her on the proper curtsy protocol during her surprise first meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, evidencing the support between the women in the royal family.
