Why Princess Eugenie’s mother was the only royal to defend Meghan Markle

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, ex-wife of controversial Prince Andrew and mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, is now also a writer. She is preparing the release of her own book, The Most Intriguing Lady, and gives interviews. And, apparently, reporters aren’t as concerned with the 63-year-old “Red Beast’s” memories of the past as they are with his revelations about the most talked about Windsors – Harry and Megan.

Well, Sarah didn’t put her hand in her pocket for a word. “I’ve been judged all my life and I have no judgment on the Sussexes,” Fergie told People magazine. – I do not believe that a person has the right to judge another person. And I won’t pass judgment.”

Recall that long before the story with Megan, Fergie was the very woman whose portrait was full of tabloids. She cheated on Andrew, recklessly violated royal protocol, and finally, in 1996, she became a free woman. After the divorce, Sarah becomes Ferguson again and not Mountbatten-Windsor, but retains the ducal title.

It took nearly two decades for the late Queen Elizabeth II to keep her cool at the sight and even mention of her youngest son’s jolly wife. It’s only recently that Fergie started getting invited to royal events again – it’s credit to her daughters Beatrice and Eugenia, pretty girls who were struggling with their parents’ divorce and all the stories that plagued her. accompanied. Elizabeth and Philip have always been very fond of the Fergie girls, and finally, shortly before her death, the Queen softened towards her former daughter-in-law.

“I don’t know Megan very well,” Fergie continued in an interview with Britain’s The Telegraph. “But I think she is very beautiful.” Prince Andrew’s ex-wife declined to answer when asked if Markle had harmed the Royal Family.

“It’s absolutely none of my business. But I know Meghan has made Harry very happy and that’s wonderful. Honestly, he’s so happy with her. She really loves him. And I think that’s great – and that Diana would be proud of the youngest son and their beautiful grandchildren.

On the one hand, Fergie took no chances, speaking sympathetically of Harry and Meghan – she is associated with the royal family, but has no royal duties. And it is extremely unlikely that his daughters will ever ascend to the throne.

Plus, she knows firsthand how painful it is to become an outcast and someone whose every step is watched and criticized – even if the criticism is deserved. Princess Eugenie and Harry have been friends since childhood, and Fergie has always been very kind to Diana and her children. It therefore turned out to be more important for her to express her personal opinion and sympathies – even if they do not coincide with the “official line”.