Sarah Ferguson “did not deny rumours of a growing rift” as the Duchess of York is a “public defender of the King”, according to a royal commentator.
Fergie, as she is affectionately known, was interviewed earlier this week about the reports of a growing feud between the King and Prince Andrew over Royal Lodge.
The Duke of York has lived in Royal Lodge since 2003, however, there is growing speculation that the monarch wants Andrew to move into the smaller Frogmore Cottage, the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The Duchess of York said that she would not interject herself in the feud.
Sarah Ferguson did not deny a rift between King Charles and Prince Andrew
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She told Good Morning Britain: “I tend not to get involved in brothers’ discussions and I think that’s the best, most safe place to be, is to let the brothers discuss it between themselves.”
Gareth Russell, a royal commentator, spoke exclusively to GB News about Sarah’s comments, which he deemed unsurprising.
He said: “Historically, the duchess has always been quite a public defender of the King and privately as well.
Prince Andrew and King Charles are locked in crunch talks over Royal LodgePA“One of the reasons why she had a brief falling out with her sister-in-law, Diana, was because she defended Charles in a conversation over lunch.
“So I don’t think the duchess is coming from a bad place towards her former husband, the Duke of York.
“The duchess did not criticise the King, but she certainly did not put to bed the rumours that there is a rift growing over Royal Lodge.”
As part of his 75-year lease, the Duke of York agreed to maintain Royal Lodge
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Prince Andrew reportedly has no intention of moving into Frogmore CottagePA
The property’s upkeep has fallen, according to reports, with peeling paint and overgrown moss on its exterior.
As part of his 75-year lease, the duke agreed to maintain the vast property, however, if these terms are broken, he could be evicted.
Prince Andrew, despite having no formal income, is steadfast in his determination to stay at the Windsor house, with sources claiming he is willing to maintain the £30million property at “any cost”.