The Duchess of York has vowed to stand by Prince Andrew, describing him as “very good and kind” and saying “he really understands the art of communicating with me”.
Sarah Ferguson, 62, made the comments during an interview with Iain Dale on LBC following Andrew’s settlement with Virginia Giuffre over sexual assault claims earlier this year.
Referring to her first historical novel, Her Heart For A Compass, she added that she’s grateful that her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, “have it.”
When asked if he could maintain a good relationship with Andrew after their divorce, Ferguson said, “He’s a very good and kind man. He really understands the art of communicating and trusting with me.
“We really communicate, compromised with compassion. I will stand by him. It’s an incredible friendship and not just co-parenting, it’s just real.
“Thank goodness the girls have [him]. He’s very naval and “that’s how it’s done” and very regal living, and then they have the river I’m on.
The Duchess of York has vowed to stand by Prince Andrew, describing him as “very good and kind” and saying “he really understands the art of communicating with me”.
Regarding whether there was a fairytale ending with her former husband, she said, “I think the happy ending is the way we are today and the way we lead by example, with which.” ability to understand each other.
“I don’t think I’d ever want to go into anything where I can’t just jump around and get a sense of freedom. I think that’s the key to it. i love being free
“I’m happy to go to Poland tomorrow if I want to, or if I want to go to Rwanda. I just love how I am.”
Ferguson also spoke to Times Radio on Tuesday morning and was asked if she would still choose to marry the Duke if she could turn back time.
Ferguson replied effusively, “Oh yes – he’s a very good and kind man”.
Referring to their wedding anniversary, she added, “And it was an extraordinary day, July 23, 1986. And it was just extraordinary.
Sarah Ferguson, 62, made the comments during an interview with Iain Dale on LBC following Andrew’s settlement with Virginia Giuffre over sexual assault claims earlier this year
While discussing her first historical novel, Her Heart For A Compass, she added that she’s grateful that her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, “have it.”
“I think my life is an amazing life. I think I was very lucky. And I’m just starting my life over again. And I think it’s pretty cool to be able to say that.”
Her comments come just days after Andrew was seemingly banished during Garter Day, one of the most colorful events on the royal calendar, amid speculation he is pushing for a return to royal life.
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge have reportedly campaigned for the Queen to attend.
The Duke was apparently “dejected and confused” after being banned from attending Monday’s service, Finding Freedom author Omid Scobie claimed.
The controversial decision was clearly made in the 11th hour, as Andrew’s name was on the bylaws. A source told the Evening Standard: “The Duke of Cambridge has been adamant. If York insisted on attending publicly, he would withdraw.
Meanwhile, a Palace insider said the decision to exclude Andrew from the public elements of today’s Garter Day was a “family decision”.
The mother-of-two later told the program: “And, you know, I’ll be very firm with Andrew… a very good and kind man, and I believe in that.
Despite divorcing in 1996, Sarah and Andrew got along so well that they still share Royal Lodge, the Queen Mother’s former home on the Windsor estate, and regularly visit the Queen together at Windsor Castle
Her comments come just days after Andrew was seemingly banished during Garter Day, one of the most colorful events on the royal calendar, after the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge reportedly wooed the Queen to attend
“We are divorced. I think it’s very important, Mariella, that people realize that I won’t be here in England long because I don’t want to. I’d much rather be outside.
“I built 156 schools in Africa and Poland. And, you know, and I just want to keep doing my philanthropic work.’
Despite divorcing in 1996, Sarah and Andrew got along so well that they still share Royal Lodge, the Queen Mother’s former home on the Windsor estate, and regularly visit the Queen together at Windsor Castle.
She previously described them as “the happiest divorced couple in the world” living under the same roof at Royal Lodge, Windsor, but with their own rooms.
“We support each other like pillars of strength,” she added.
In 2014 they spent around £13million on a chalet in the upmarket Swiss ski resort of Verbier, with both names on the deeds.
It emerged this week that the Duke of York’s controversial £18million retreat in the Swiss resort of Verbier, which is in the process of being sold, has been subject to a lockdown order – reportedly to help him face the sex abuse accuser , Virginia, to pay.
The legal move will guarantee a Swiss couple with whom the Duke has a business deal receive the reported £1.6million owed to him by the Queen’s second son, sources said.