The former Duchess of York is reportedly grappling with severe anxiety and isolation following the dramatic removal of her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, from his royal position and their shared home.
Insiders describe the 66-year-old as deeply shaken by the loss of what sources characterize as her “royal safety net.” The situation has left her concerned about potential further humiliation and the impact on her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
This development comes after King Charles formally stripped Andrew of his royal titles and removed him from Royal Lodge, the Windsor residence he had shared with Ferguson for years despite their 1996 divorce. The action followed renewed scrutiny of Andrew’s association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
According to those close to the situation, Ferguson is leaning on trusted staff members as she navigates this challenging period. “Her nerves are frayed,” one observer noted. “She’s been totally sidelined, and the invitations have stopped coming.”
The author and television personality now faces an uncertain housing situation, while Andrew is expected to relocate to the Sandringham Estate. Royal attention appears focused solely on Andrew’s future, with Ferguson’s circumstances receiving little consideration from the monarchy.
Socially, the situation has taken a significant toll. Former acquaintances have reportedly distanced themselves, creating a profound sense of isolation. “People who used to speak to her all the time have gone quiet,” a source revealed. “There’s this feeling she’s become someone to avoid.”
Friends note the change in the typically vibrant personality, describing her as putting on a brave face while privately feeling abandoned. The daughters have reportedly maintained distance from their parents’ controversies as they establish their own lives.
