Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Given Brutal New Nickname Over Their Unusual Bond
Andrew Lownie’s updated edition of 'Entitled' has shed light on the long and unconventional bond the pair has shared.
Noted royal author Andrew Lownie’s updated edition of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York has shed light on the long and often unconventional bond between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. He recently opened up about how, instead of being the ‘happiest divorced couple,’ they are more like ‘Bonnie and Clyde.’ As never-ending attention continues to surround Mountbatten-Windsor’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Lownie stressed that the couple’s decades-long bond was not rooted in romance but instead in survival and mutual benefit.
As per Fox News Digital, Lownie said, “The reason that they’ve stayed together is a professional business relationship. I describe them as Bonnie and Clyde. He was her calling card for money, and I think maybe he had a sentimental loyalty to her. She, of course, was one of the last people to remain loyal to him and supportive of him. And I think he felt grateful for that.” The author also remarked that Mountbatten-Windsor “got the best of both worlds," as he described him as “sort of a playboy” who nevertheless enjoyed “the comfort of being a married man with a family.” The observations have renewed media scrutiny, once again thrusting the couple back into the spotlight amid decades of public scandal.
Sarah Ferguson became the Duchess of York upon her 1986 marriage to Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son, but the union was quickly overshadowed by tabloid scrutiny and rumors of infidelity. Mountbatten-Windsor earned nicknames including 'Air Miles Andy,' 'Playboy Prince,' and 'Randy Andy,' while Ferguson was linked to Texas oilman Steve Wyatt and became embroiled in the infamous “Toegate” scandal in 1992. Though they officially divorced in 1996, the split did not mark the end of their relationship. Instead, they maintained a highly practical co-living arrangement. Lownie contends that the arrangement was entirely pragmatic, noting, "They lived in a very big house, so they were at opposite ends. They were more business partners than a couple." According to the biographer, the romance had long fizzled out, and the image of a tightly knit family unit was "just a myth that they projected."
Lownie insisted that the arrangement became increasingly controversial as both got caught in the wrath of separate scandals. Ferguson faced recurring financial troubles, including the 2010 “cash-for-access” sting, while Mountbatten-Windsor faced criticism over taxpayer-funded travel, business connections, and his social circle. But rather than distancing themselves, they remained supportive of one another in front of the public. Lownie claimed the ex-Duchess moved back in after accumulating significant debts and said that living together offered a practical solution while both spent a large amount of time traveling for work. He also suggested that Queen Elizabeth encouraged the divorce itself while remaining fond of Ferguson, whereas Prince Philip “certainly had no illusions” about the former Duchess.
Lownie then went on to emphasize how the Epstein scandal ended up overshadowing every other controversy. This shift became especially critical following Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after which he was released under investigation. At the same time, renewed attention has also been directed toward Ferguson’s past association with Epstein. The former has consistently denied wrongdoing on some matters and has not been criminally charged in connection with the inquiry. Looking ahead, Lownie speculated that Andrew may eventually retreat from public life entirely, while his ex-wife will face growing pressure regarding her financial independence. “It’s a waiting game at the moment,” he concluded, arguing that the fallout from the Epstein scandal continues to reshape both their reputations and their place within the monarchy and the public eye.
