Sarah Ferguson is under pressure following the arrest of ex-Prince Andrew.Image: IMAGO/Independent Photo Agency Int. / Manuele Mangiarotti
The scandal surrounding former Prince Andrew continues to shake the British royal family. His former wife Sarah Ferguson has gone into hiding since his arrest, and now there is news about her whereabouts.
Mar 5, 2026, 2:01 p.mMar 5, 2026, 2:01 p.m
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The British royal family has been under pressure for years because of connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew’s arrest was the lowest point. The ex-prince is suspected of passing on confidential information to the convicted sex offender Epstein.
Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson has completely withdrawn from the public eye. Most recently it was said that she was staying at a luxury resort in Ireland, but this report is apparently already outdated.
Things are so bad for Sarah Ferguson
New reports paint an unusual picture of her current living situation: Sarah Ferguson is said to currently have no permanent address and is staying with acquaintances, such as «Page Six» states, citing several inside sources. Accordingly, the former Duchess of York has lost her royal accommodation.
The situation is related to the ongoing consequences of the Epstein scandal surrounding ex-Prince Andrew.
Ferguson and her ex-husband were previously reported to have lived together at the Royal Lodge estate in Windsor, although their marriage ended in divorce in 1996. Andrew was reportedly forced to leave the estate after his brother, King Charles III, faced repercussions over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
Since then, Sarah Ferguson has been living with friends. Priscilla Presley is one of the people she temporarily stayed with.
Sarah Ferguson’s path to New York is blocked
It is currently particularly difficult for her to find accommodation in New York. Ferguson used to visit the city regularly and often stayed overnight with friends. However, following recent revelations surrounding Epstein, many contacts have become more cautious.
A source said that many people like her, but a connection to people close to Epstein is currently considered extremely sensitive.
The situation also seems to be sensitive within the family. Ferguson’s daughter, Princess Eugenie, lives in New York. However, according to the report, mother and daughter think it would be better if Ferguson didn’t live close to Eugenie. The background is the concern that new headlines could damage the family’s reputation.
Princess Eugenie and her sister Princess Beatrice are particularly in focus anyway. They are currently considered the only members of the family who are still seen as active royals. It is all the more important to keep them away from further controversy.