While on her journey to recovery following a single mastectomy due to breast cancer, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, took solace in an unlikely source: Queen Elizabeth II's late corgis. The Duchess, recuperating in the serene Windsor surroundings, walked the royal canines, offering her a poignant moment of remembrance.
Ferguson detailed her unique therapy on her Instagram, where she shared images of the idyllic outdoor trail teeming with vibrant flowers, as well as the corgis she was looking after. "I took all seven doggies yesterday to where Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth used to walk them. It was wonderful to have a moment to remember," she wrote.
The post not only provided an update on her recuperation but also set the stage for the upcoming episode of her podcast "Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah." Alongside co-host and friend Sarah Thompson, she plans to discuss grief, resilience, and the journey towards recovery.
The inspiring update arrives five days following an earlier post where Ferguson admitted to being in the throes of recovery. Nevertheless, she aims to share her journey on her podcast to urge others to get regular health checks. In her Instagram post, she expressed immense gratitude to her medical team, and added, "I encourage everyone to get checked."
Ferguson's breast cancer diagnosis came unexpectedly during a routine mammogram, which revealed a shadow on her chest. With no typical symptoms manifesting, she emphasized the importance of regular screenings. Given her early diagnosis, doctors recommended an immediate single mastectomy, which she underwent successfully in June. Since then, she's been recuperating at the Royal Lodge, buoyed by her supportive family.
The Duchess's future treatments remain undisclosed. However, her steadfast determination to overcome her battle with cancer was evident in a previous podcast episode, where she pledged to maintain her strength and health.
In a June 25 episode, recorded just a day before her surgery, Ferguson divulged that it was her sister Jane who had persuaded her to undergo screening. She candidly shared her experience, urging listeners to prioritize regular health checks.
While on a rest period of five to six weeks, as prescribed by her doctors, Ferguson has found comfort in the late Queen's surviving corgis, Sandy and Muick. Adopted by Ferguson and ex-husband Prince Andrew after Queen Elizabeth II's demise in September 2022, the corgis, along with five Norfolk terriers, have become a poignant link to the monarch's memory. Ferguson even continues the Queen's tradition of giving them their favorite cookies. In a previous interview, the Duchess revealed, "I feel very honored to get to watch over them."
