Fergie Wants to 'Cut Off All Contact' With Andrew — Sources Say She's 'Fed Up' With His Mess
After years of being Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s rock, Sarah Ferguson is finally putting an end to their ties for good. The former Duchess is allegedly taking a step away from the disgraced royal, with reports suggesting that in recent months, communication between them has drastically reduced. Many see it as a practical response to changing circumstances rather than an emotional break. Talking about the matter, royal journalist Rob Shutter has suggested that after years of being entangled despite their 1996 divorce, Ferguson wants to ‘cut off all contact’ with Mountbatten-Windsor completely.
Writing on his Substack, Shutter quotes an insider who allegedly told him that Ferguson is “fed up with living in his mess,” suggesting that the strain between the former couple has become increasingly difficult to manage. People familiar with the situation suggest that the separation is more about self-preservation rather than a sudden moral awakening. “He can no longer provide her a free home, zero rent… she’s out!” a source told him, suggesting that the loss of Royal Lodge as well as the financial security altered the balance between the pair.
Another insider suggested that by separating herself from Mountbatten-Windsor, Ferguson wants to protect what remains of her public standing. While the former Duchess wants to turn a new page away from the scandals, her friends aren’t fully convinced by her changed narrative. Although she has tried to portray herself as being ‘independent’ and ‘unburdened,’ those close to her suggest that her recent shift is quite strategic. “Andrew’s problems are her problems,” a confidante explained, also noting, “She benefited from him for years. Now that the perks are gone, so is her loyalty.”
They also suggest that Ferguson is finding it hard to make the clean break she hoped for, largely due to her involvement in Mountbatten-Windsor’s life financially, socially, and on a personal level. “She’s realized she doesn’t need him or his drama,” the friend told Shutter, adding, “But getting away from it — and from her own role in it — isn’t going to be easy.” This came as a huge surprise to many, given how she once dubbed themselves as the world's 'happiest divorced couple.'
Her support came on full display when, in October 2025, the former Prince announced via Buckingham Palace that he was relinquishing his dukedom. Despite the loss of her own Duchess styling, Ferguson was said to be ‘standing’ beside her ex-husband. A source told Page Six at the time, “Sarah will always stand by Andrew, she will always have love for him. Sarah is relaxed … it’s always been a courtesy title.” While she was allegedly unbothered by the events, things took a rather dramatic turn when King Charles stripped Mountbatten-Windsor of his remaining titles and the Grade II-listed property the two had shared despite their divorce. Images from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, released by the Department of Justice, added another blow to their already dwindling image.
Still, life moves on and waits for none. Owing to that phrase, Mountbatten-Windsor is packing up to shift to the King’s Sandringham Estate, with Marsh Farm widely tipped to be his next residence. Ferguson, on the other hand, is still scouting properties, putting an end to their unusual living arrangement.