Sarah Ferguson may be preparing for a dramatic change of scenery as multiple reports claim she is considering a move to her daughter’s home in Portugal without former Prince Andrew. The former Duchess of York is said to be looking for distance from the intense scrutiny she has faced in recent months. Sources further suggest she may take refuge in a luxurious seaside villa owned by her daughter, Princess Eugenie.
Sarah Ferguson trading life in UK for seafront home in Portugal without Andrew — report
According to the Daily Express, friends of Sarah Ferguson claim she is exploring the possibility of leaving the U.K. The move comes amid the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal that continues to shadow her public life. Sources allege that preparations are underway for her to stay at Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank’s £3.6 million oceanfront villa in Melides, Portugal.
A neighbour at the exclusive Costa Terra Golf and Ocean Club told the outlet that locals expect Ferguson to arrive “sometime in January.” However, the length of her stay remains unclear. Still, the resident suggested she would blend easily into the area’s growing celebrity scene, which reportedly includes Madonna, Scarlett Johansson, Alicia Vikander, and Nicole Kidman.
Ferguson’s reported move appears to coincide with significant changes unfolding at home. She and former Prince Andrew are expected to leave Royal Lodge, their longtime shared residence in Windsor, early next year. While Andrew is reportedly set to relocate to a property on the Sandringham Estate, no equivalent arrangement has been announced for Ferguson. After living together for 17 years post-divorce, the shift marks a notable separation in their living arrangements.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s Portuguese villa, purchased in 2022, may offer privacy and community support. The resort features a beach club, spa, equestrian center, and access to a championship golf course. These amenities could help Ferguson maintain a routine she was familiar with during her stay at Windsor. A U.S.-based visitor quoted by the outlet described it as the “perfect place” for her to retreat while ongoing investigations continue to draw attention abroad.
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
