Sarah Ferguson is reportedly moving between private residences owned by former partners and associates after leaving Royal Lodge, the Windsor estate long associated with her and Prince Andrew, according to accounts published in British media. The reported shift in her living arrangements follows Andrew's relocation earlier this year and reflects broader strains within the York family amid ongoing scrutiny tied to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The developments, described by unnamed sources cited in the Daily Mail, suggest that Ferguson, 66, has spent recent weeks staying at properties in the U.K. and abroad while seeking a more permanent residence. The reports characterize the arrangement as temporary and reliant on personal relationships rather than formal royal support.
According to those accounts, Ferguson and Andrew-who divorced in 1996 but continued to share a household for years-have grown more distant in recent months. One source described the situation as "not talking that much," adding, "It is almost as if they have run away from each other." Buckingham Palace has not commented on the claims, consistent with its practice of avoiding discussion of non-working royals' private arrangements.
The reported separation follows Andrew's move from the 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park to a smaller residence on the Sandringham estate. While his relocation appears to have been resolved internally, Ferguson's situation has drawn greater public attention due to the absence of a clear alternative base.
Media reports indicate she has stayed at a Tuscan property owned by Count Gaddo della Gherardesca and at the home of former Formula 1 figure Paddy McNally, both described as longtime acquaintances. These stays are portrayed as short-term accommodations rather than a structured living arrangement.
The episode underscores the lingering reputational challenges facing Ferguson, whose public image has been shaped by decades of scrutiny. Her standing was significantly affected by a 2010 "cash-for-access" sting, in which she was filmed apparently agreeing to accept £15,000 in exchange for facilitating access to Andrew, who at the time served as a U.K. trade envoy. Ferguson later acknowledged financial difficulties and apologized.
More recently, renewed attention on Andrew's association with Epstein has further complicated the position of those within his immediate circle. Although Ferguson has not been accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, her proximity to Andrew has kept her within the orbit of ongoing coverage.
Observers say the monarchy has sought to contain reputational fallout by limiting the public roles and visibility of figures connected to the controversy. Andrew was stripped of official duties and titles, and his activities have been largely removed from formal royal functions.
The reported living arrangements add another dimension to that effort, highlighting the practical and symbolic adjustments taking place behind the scenes. While the monarchy has historically managed internal challenges discreetly, the combination of media scrutiny and unresolved controversies has made such transitions more visible.
