Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is reportedly exploring a new memoir, television interviews, and other media projects as she faces financial challenges following the fallout from Prince Andrew’s Epstein associations and the couple’s impending eviction from Royal Lodge. Sources cited in January 2026 reports describe a “strong feeling of resentment,” with Ferguson believing the “royal machine” failed to protect her and left her “totally vulnerable” after the scandal.
Key details from recent coverage include:
Ferguson has held “exploratory meetings” with publishers about a potential book, framing it as a way to “control her own narrative” for income and reputational repair.
Motivations combine financial necessity—she is “under real financial pressure”—and personal reflection following her battles with breast and skin cancer, plus her role as a grandmother.
The proposed memoir would likely address her life changes since previous books (1996’s My Story and 2011’s Finding Sarah), including health experiences, but could include accounts of royal family dynamics, with hints of “where the bodies are buried” raising palace concerns.
A three-pronged approach (TV tell-all, streaming, memoir) is said to draw from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s strategy, viewed as a “successful formula” for both retaliation and stability.
No confirmed deals or publication dates exist; discussions remain preliminary, and some reports note palace fears of her going “rogue.”
Ferguson’s history includes significant palace support: Queen Elizabeth II reportedly helped clear her debts post-1996 divorce, and she maintained residence at Royal Lodge despite no official role. Public and expert reactions to the “victim” narrative are largely skeptical, emphasizing her privileges (long-term luxury housing, social access) and past scandals (e.g., 1992 toe-sucking photos, 2010 cash-for-access sting). Commentators highlight fatigue with royal complaints amid economic pressures on ordinary people.
The timing aligns with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s eviction from Royal Lodge (30-room Windsor mansion) by late January 2026 (around January 25), with relocation to Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate. Ferguson plans independent housing (possibly temporary at Princess Eugenie’s Portugal property), not following Andrew.
No direct blame toward Queen Elizabeth II appears in credible sources; resentment targets the broader “royal machine” (advisers, press office) for perceived lack of protection post-Epstein. Palace strategy focused on institutional damage control, decoupling from Andrew’s issues.
Ferguson continues charity work, writing, and media engagements, emphasizing personal growth. A memoir—if pursued—risks further family strain but could provide financial independence.
Sources:
OK! Magazine (January 16, 2026: memoir plans, resentment, financial pressure, “royal machine” failed her, vulnerability post-Epstein)
The News International (January 17, 2026: similar details on resentment and narrative control)
RadarOnline, AOL (January 2026: exploratory meetings, Sussex blueprint, financial motives)
Express, HELLO! Magazine (January 2026: eviction context, Ferguson’s independence, no joint move)