Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, has found herself in the middle of a controversy yet again. The Duchess of York has been quietly ousted from the royal society in London. These are the same social circles that Ferguson once navigated effortlessly. However, that chapter seems to have been closed.
Sarah Ferguson has stopped getting invites to charity dinners and galas, says source
As per Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop report, Prince Andrew’s former wife was a recognizable face at dinners, charity balls, and Mayfair gatherings for several years. However, according to an influential society contact, “invites that once flooded in have stopped altogether. No galas, no charity dinners, no balls.”
The member of the royal family’s receding social calendar has a reason, which is months of unflattering media coverage. This comes on the heels of the increasing discomfort around her identity as Andrew’s perpetual companion in the royal London society. While the duchess once was the centre of attention on the dance floors of such events, her presence today carries more risk than praise. One insider put it candidly, “Her reputation is toxic. No one wants to risk being associated with her.”
For a woman who felt naturally at ease at any soiree, the social freeze-out has been speedy yet piercing. Trusted palace contacts indicated that King Charles has drawn a firm boundary. Andrew remains under the protection of the royals, but Ferguson is left to manage her public life on her own. The signs are pretty clear — her former husband is safe, but she is not.
London’s elite, where status and standing are everything, have picked up on this matter. As one royal source remarked, “London runs on reputation. And Sarah Ferguson has none left.” Once a beloved and prominent member of society, Ferguson faces a very different reality now, one where her name no longer offers her a seat at the table but one where her participation is withheld.
Originally reported by Sejal Singh on Reality Tea.
