Sarah Ferguson Reportedly 'Homeless and Alone' — But Still Refuses to Give Up One 'Volatile' Habit
Royal expert Tom Sykes believes Sarah Ferguson's dire financial situation could spell trouble for the royal family if she pulls off one move.
From a Duchess to a figure now stripped of every privilege she enjoyed, Sarah Ferguson's downfall serves as a cautionary tale about choosing one's friends wisely. After her ties to Jeffrey Epstein became public news, she was swiftly ousted from Royal Lodge and has remained out of the spotlight since. Despite reports dubbing her homeless and penniless, royal expert Tom Sykes believes her taste for luxury has not changed. He warns the royals must brace themselves for a scathing memoir if Ferguson ever decides to use her pen as a sword.
In an article on his Substack, Sykes writes that Ferguson, who has been hiding in Ireland, finds herself 'cast out' and in dire need of money. But her one habit hasn't changed, despite her alleged tricky financial situation. He penned, "She [Ferguson] has no official role and no access to public funds, and her charities have dropped her after the most recent Epstein files dump, calling him her 'supreme friend.' At the same time, Ferguson's taste for luxury has not dimmed. She reportedly spent nearly a month over the winter at Paracelsus Recovery in Switzerland, a hushed, ultra-discreet wellness clinic where a stay can cost around $17,000 a night."
Moreover, Sykes alleged that Ferguson, who's been bluntly described by her friends as 'hard up, homeless, and alone,' continues to bounce between borrowed villas, Gulf boltholes, and high-end retreats (including one in Donegal, Ireland) after being forced out of Royal Lodge. According to him, this very habit, "has always made Ferguson volatile: no money, expensive habits, and a sense that the Palace has hung her out to dry."
Fergie is currently said to be living near her mother's ancestral home, Powerscourt.
Against that backdrop, the royal expert argued that in a desperate bid for money, Ferguson may pen a 'dangerous book' that could spell trouble for King Charles and the royals. He argued, "She also knows exactly how publishing works. Ferguson has written or co-written more than 60 titles, from children's stories to lifestyle books, and has spent decades monetizing her author name in the United States and beyond." He also stressed that if the former Duchess ever decides that her loyalty to the Crown was too far-fetched, "the resulting book could drag decades of private conversations, compromises and cover-ups into the light."
Unsurprisingly, Sykes isn't the only one, and certainly not the last person, who has cautioned the royals against a bombshell tell-all. Previously, a source told OK! magazine, "People around her [Ferguson] are worried she believes a memoir is her last remaining leverage, and that is why warnings are being issued now rather than later." They added, "She feels she has paid a heavy price for decisions that were not hers alone. In her mind, loyalty to Andrew has brought her very little protection," referring to her fallout from the Epstein scandal, which has reportedly left her broke and bereft.
