Friends of Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are growing increasingly worried as the couple approaches a major life change.
With their move from Royal Lodge on the horizon, insiders describe both as being in a “fragile state,” emotionally strained and unsure about what the future holds.
The pair have faced public scrutiny and family estrangement after their links to Jeffrey Epstein came to light, leaving them isolated from senior royals, including King Charles and Prince William.
Andrew Faces a Lonely Path Ahead
Andrew, 65, has been stripped of his royal titles following revelations about his involvement with Epstein, and news that his daughter Eugenie has cut off contact has left him deeply demoralized.
Friends say the former prince has been struggling to cope with the collapse of his social network and the public fallout from the scandal.
Police have even intervened, revoking his firearms licence and relocating his gun collection to other royal properties, amid concerns about his wellbeing.
Secret Visit to a New Home on Sandringham
Amid these upheavals, Andrew reportedly made his first private visit to his new home on the Sandringham Estate, Marsh Farm.
Sources reveal that the property is far from ready, with builders still completing renovations.
Andrew may need to stay temporarily in Sandringham House until the farm is habitable.
His dream of moving to Wood Farm—a smaller cottage near Sandringham’s stables—was dismissed over worries he would be too close to the rest of the royal family.
Sarah Ferguson’s Emotional Struggles
Ferguson, 66, is also grappling with the uncertainty.
Close friends say she bursts into tears multiple times a day, struggling with the withdrawal of her titles and royal accommodations.
“They are out for blood in every way,” she reportedly told friends, reflecting the sense of betrayal and anxiety she feels as her ex-husband prepares to live an increasingly isolated life in Norfolk.
Some believe she may spend more time abroad, possibly in a luxurious Portuguese villa owned by Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, in the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, where neighbors include high-profile celebrities and billionaires.
The Royal Daughters’ Balancing Act
The tension between Andrew and his daughters has been starkly visible.
Beatrice, 37, has tried to maintain contact with both her father and the wider family, while Eugenie has distanced herself due to her father’s refusal to apologize to Epstein’s victims.
Andrew was noticeably absent from a post-christening gathering for Beatrice’s daughter, Athena, highlighting the growing chasm between him and his family.
Preparing Marsh Farm for a New Life
Preparations for Andrew’s move continue at Marsh Farm, which sits on a floodplain and requires careful attention to security and infrastructure.
A six-foot wooden fence now surrounds the property, workmen have been installing security lights, and heavy machinery has been used to ready the grounds.
It’s expected that he will initially move into a smaller residence on the estate, transitioning to Marsh Farm by Easter.
A drone ban over Sandringham has also been extended to cover the former prince’s new territory.
Moving On Amid Uncertainty
As the couple clears out Royal Lodge, removals vans have been spotted transporting years of possessions.
Andrew’s daily routine of horse rides and Range Rover outings is gradually giving way to a quieter, more solitary existence.
Meanwhile, Fergie’s future remains uncertain, and her emotional state continues to worry those close to her.
For both, the coming months promise significant adjustments, emotional strain, and the challenge of carving out new lives away from the spotlight and former privileges of royalty.
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