Sarah Ferguson called ‘disgrace living in fantasy’ by King Charles

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew ready to part ways

Sarah Ferguson’s royal real estate ambitions may have hit a royal roadblock.

Reports suggest the Duchess of York is seeking to swap Royal Lodge for the much smaller Adelaide Cottage but royal experts are quick to call foul.

Fergie has lived at the Royal Lodge since 2008 with her ex husband, Prince Andrew, but ongoing scrutiny over the couple’s links to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has cast a long shadow over their tenure.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams didn’t mince words, telling the Mail, “If they think that having two homes which the King I’m sure won’t agree to and is likely to solve things, they’re still living in a rather weird fantasy world.

I’m surprised that Sarah Ferguson has managed these comebacks. There’s no comeback now, she’s in disgrace.”

Ferguson’s hopes for a Crown Estate consolation prize may be more fantasy than reality, according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.

He slammed the idea of Fergie snagging a separate property, saying there’s “no reason at all that she should have her own Crown Estate home” and warning that any attempt would spark public outrage.

“Andrew had to give up the Lodge and why would we suddenly give them two homes?” he quipped.

“She hasn’t been a working royal since 1996. The idea that she should get anything from the Crown Estate is completely out of touch with reality, just as Andrew has been.”

The commentator added that the pressure on the couple must be immense, noting, “They hardly know what they are doing or thinking. It’s extraordinary. Any taxpayer involvement would be extremely controversial.”

King Charles has been keen for his brother and Fergie to leave the house for some time, and their exit now seems imminent.

Fitzwilliams also pointed out the delicate neighbourhood dynamics, “This was the couple who boasted they were the ‘happiest divorced couple in the world’.

Now, it seems even they want to separate and the Waleses certainly won’t want them as neighbours. If there’s one thing William and Kate won’t tolerate, it’s Andrew and Fergie next door.”

A friend told The Sun, “It’s incredible that they are willing to go their own separate ways.

But it indicates they’ve been under immense pressure this year and need a break from one another. It’s a fresh start for both.”