Sarah Ferguson is reportedly focusing on her own future and creating distance from her former husband, Prince Andrew, following their departure from the Royal Lodge residence.
The former Duchess of York, 66, is said to be spending time abroad, including stays in the French Alps and the United Arab Emirates, as she considers her next steps. Sources indicate she is using this period to regroup and plan a return to her professional endeavors, with a stated need to focus on earning an income.
While her ex-husband has relocated to a royal property in Norfolk, Ferguson is not expected to join him. The pair, who divorced in 1996 after a decade of marriage, had shared the Windsor home since 2008 until their tenancy was ended last year.
Insiders suggest Ferguson now believes that creating space from Andrew and the controversies surrounding him is crucial for protecting her own standing. This reported shift in stance follows the loss of the residential and financial benefits once associated with his position.
Her efforts to re-establish her career have faced significant hurdles. A children’s book she authored was withdrawn from publication late last year, with promotional events canceled. Retailers cited the project as commercially unviable in the wake of ongoing negative associations.
Ferguson has recently been in Doha, Qatar, where she spent time with her daughter, Princess Eugenie.