Sarah Ferguson is said to be struggling privately despite putting on a brave face in public following the recent Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The Duchess of York also recently underwent treatment for breast cancer in 2023 and was diagnosed with melanoma shortly after.
Ferguson seemed more confident earlier this summer, even attending Royal Ascot with his daughter, Princess Beatrice.
However, renewed public scrutiny has taken a toll on her mental wellbeing, leaving her feeling “fragile” and overwhelmed.
A source shared that she has been considering leaving Royal Lodge and stepping away from royal life completely, but fears what the future holds.
“She keeps up appearances and smiles for the cameras,” the source said. “But in private, she’s a mess.”
“She talks about wanting to sell Royal Lodge, about just leaving, but she’s afraid of what life will be like beyond. She says she’s too old to reinvent herself again,” they added.
The source further said Online radars Fergie is said to be highly dependent on her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are also “deeply concerned” about her mental health.
“They know how much stress this puts on his recovery,” the source said. “But Sarah is a survivor. She always finds a way to keep smiling, even when she’s caught in a storm.”
Meanwhile, Prince Andrew has renounced his title as Duke of York amid growing calls for King Charles to take strict action against him.
