Following the saga surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s eviction from Royal Lodge, and in light of emerging information about his connection with Jeffrey Epstein, questions have been raised about where his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will live. The couple had lived together in the property since 2008, making the situation all the more complex.
It is known that the disgraced royal will be moving into a home on the Sandringham Estate, with York Cottage emerging as the most likely candidate. However, what remains unclear is what will happen to his author ex-wife.
As a writer on HELLO!’s Lifestyle desk, where I cover the homes of the British royal family daily, I believe it’s likely Sarah Ferguson will choose to live near one of her two daughters.
Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, left their royal residence back in 2022, moving to the sun-soaked Algarve in Portugal with their two young sons, August and Ernest. Previously, they had lived in the gorgeous Ivy Cottage on the Kensington Palace estate, which still serves as their base in the UK.
At the time of their move, The Telegraph reported that the family relocated to the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club because Jack had begun working with property tycoon Mike Meldman, who is managing a 300-home development in the area. Jack’s role includes marketing, sales, and promotion for this highly sought-after development, with prices starting at a staggering £3.6 million.
However, Princess Eugenie revealed another reason why the family decided to settle in Portugal. During an episode of the popular Table Manners podcast, hosted by singer-songwriter Jessie Ware and her mother Lennie Ware, the 35-year-old explained why she enjoys the quieter life outside London:
*”This is why Portugal is the dream because I can go to the supermarket in my exercise gear and my hair piled on my head and not mind. Not care. No one cares.”*
HELLO!’s Online Royal Correspondent, Danielle Stacey, elaborated further:
*”Princess Eugenie and Jack split their time between London and Portugal due to Jack’s property development role, but Eugenie has spoken about having the best of both worlds.”*
The royal expert continued:
*”She’s long been an advocate for protecting our oceans, and has also spoken about her sons August and Ernest’s love of the beach and swimming — activities which are more accessible on Portugal’s Blue Coast.”*
### Sarah Ferguson Seeking Privacy
While the quiet life in Portugal suits Princess Eugenie’s family perfectly, it may be more complicated for her mother, Sarah Ferguson. Given the intense media scrutiny surrounding her and her involvement in her ex-husband’s Jeffrey Epstein scandal, there are concerns about her wellbeing.
Royal biographer Robert Jobson mentioned on HELLO!’s *A Right Royal Podcast* that Sarah is reportedly “not doing great” amid the ongoing controversy. In a special episode of the podcast, author Andrew Lownie suggested that going “under the radar” abroad could be an option for Sarah and her husband.
Lownie explained:
*”I think a stronger possibility is that she goes [to Switzerland] and he goes somewhere else, possibly without extradition treaties to the United Kingdom.”*
### Princess Eugenie’s Idyllic UK Base
Since marrying in 2018, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have lived in a few different homes. Their current family home in London is the beautiful Ivy Cottage on the Kensington Palace estate, which remains a cherished UK base amid their dual life between the UK and Portugal.
As the story develops, all eyes remain on where Sarah Ferguson will find refuge and how the royal family will navigate these challenging times.
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