Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson plan a final festive party for loyal friends at Royal Lodge in London despite scandals surrounding their public image

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson are reportedly preparing to make the most of their final festive season at Royal Lodge, despite the scandals that have dogged them over the past year.

After decades in the public eye, the couple is said to be hosting a private celebration for close friends before vacating the property.

While last year Fergie was seen socializing with pop stars and reality TV personalities, this year the guest list is expected to be more intimate.

A source revealed to the Daily Mail that the party is “more of a last hurrah” for friends who have stood by the pair through their recent challenges.

Loyal Friends from the Past

Despite the controversies, Andrew and Fergie still have a circle of longstanding friends who may join their farewell gathering.

Lady Victoria Hervey

Andrew’s old friend and former girlfriend Lady Victoria Hervey has remained vocal in defending him over the years.

She has occasionally courted controversy herself, notably for questioning the credibility of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims.

Their friendship stretches back decades, with Lady Victoria often publicly supporting Andrew during his legal and public struggles.

Charlie Butter

Another of Andrew’s oldest friends, Charlie Butter, has known the former royal since prep school.

While his current closeness to Andrew is unclear, he remains one of the Duke of York’s longstanding connections.

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Fergie’s Celebrity Connections

Sarah Ferguson’s social circle has long included high-profile names from fashion, music, and Hollywood.

Kate Moss

Fergie and Kate Moss became friends through Naomi Campbell and have been photographed together on multiple holidays and charity events.

Moss even attended Princess Eugenie’s 2018 wedding.

Whether she will continue to associate with Fergie amid recent scandals remains uncertain.

Naomi Campbell

Fergie and Campbell have shared nearly two decades of friendship, attending charity events, runway shows, and dinners together.

Their connection also extends to Fergie’s daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie.

Demi Moore

The Hollywood actress has been linked to Fergie through mutual interest in Kabbalah and shared social circles.

Moore attended Eugenie’s wedding in 2018 and has occasionally celebrated birthdays with the family.

However, her closeness to Fergie appears limited in recent years.

Ellie Goulding

The singer became friends with Fergie through Princess Eugenie and has attended weddings and charity galas together.

Their shared passion for environmental causes has strengthened their bond, though it is unclear if Goulding will remain publicly connected amid recent controversies.

Shafira Huang

A socialite from Hong Kong, Shafira Huang was spotted with Fergie at a lavish Christmas event last year.

The two appeared close on social media, signaling Fergie’s continued connections to elite social circles worldwide.

A Festive Send-Off Amid Controversy

With the fallout from Andrew’s links to Epstein and Fergie’s own public scrutiny, the couple’s final Christmas at Royal Lodge is set to be a private affair.

Friends who have stood by them will likely form the core of the celebrations, while high-profile celebrity acquaintances may be more cautious about public association.

Regardless of the guest list, this final gathering marks the end of an era for Andrew and Fergie at Royal Lodge, a moment to reflect on decades of friendships, triumphs, and challenges under the public eye.