“I didn’t want adivorcebut had to because of circumstance,” Fergie told Harper’s Bazaar.

See below how Fergie’s life was dramatically altered and how she blossomed after her divorce.

Co-parenting and creating a supportive and loving environment ranked at the top of her priority list.

Sarah Ferguson

Fergie told theTelegraphin 2021, “We are co-parents who support each other and believe that family is everything.

Our bywords are communication, compromise, and compassion.”

Fergie is also very proud of being a mother and feels it is one of her greatest accomplishments.

View of just-married couple Sarah, Duchess of York, and Prince Andrew, Duke of York, as they wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, England, July 23, 1986.

I’m proud to say I’m the best mom I know.

People say to me, ‘What is your brand identity?’

And I say, ‘I’m a global mother.'"

The Duke and Duchess of York pose for photographers while on Vacation In Verbier Switzerland with children Princess Beatrice and Eugenie February 19, 1999.

Their close relationship and unusual living arrangements have sparked rekindling romance rumors for years (via theMirror).

We’re divorced to each other, not from each other."

Cheers to appreciating and living in the moment!

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Prince Andrew, Duke of York attend day four of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2019 in Ascot, England.

Her videos display her deep passion for storytelling and connecting with children.

She’s embracing her inner granny

Fergie is a proud mom, and an equally proud grandma.

I smile from my heart every day, because that is how it feels to be a granny.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attends “The Son” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 07, 2022 in Venice, Italy.

She is a great philanthropist

Fergie has long spent her spare time nobly working with charitable organizations.

It has probably saved my life, too, by giving me purpose through difficult times.

Over the years she has found more confidence in herself

With age comes wisdom.

Fergie during storytime.

She is no longer interested in people pleasing.

I think what you get from being older is perhaps the wisdom to look at life differently.

I certainly feel more authentic and sure of myself and where I am going than ever."

Fergie with children during a storytime.

It’s a very interesting persona.

I don’t really know who she is most of the time."

The duchess is a role model.

Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York attends the American Cancer Society’s Mother of the Year Luncheon where she will receive the Mother of the Year Award at the St. Regis Hotel On February 6, 2007 in New York City, left, and Fergie attending an event for Sarah’s Trust, at right. .

Later, to underscore her media savviness, Fergie went on to work for a few media companies.

Fast forward to September 2022, when the queen died and left her family and country heartbroken.

She wrote onInstagram: “I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

Sarah Ferguson at the Queen’s funeral.

Today, she is a firm believer of therapy and prioritizing one’s mental health.

That just shows you how dangerous and what place I got to.

She later went on to tellHello!

Sarah Ferguson at the Butterfly Ball

We say kudos for helping to normalize mental illness and for taking pride in maintaining one’s mental health!

If you need help with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available.

I’ve stared a new career at 62 that I can say I am really proud of.”

Sarah Ferguson on Fox and Friends.

Fergie considers the adorable dogs to be cherished gifts that have a lot of love to give.

Fergie poses next to the Queen.

Fergie poses in Rome, Italy.

Sarah Ferguson promoting her novel.

Fergie sharing a book she reads for storytime.

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