Nevertheless, she filled the void her mother left as best she could within the family.
Princess Diana often included Ferguson in invitations to posh parties and royal events.
He had recently suffered several “indiscretions” and needed an image makeover.
A fine romance with a vivacious redhead seemed like the perfect solution.
Princess Diana loaned her clothes or offered advice.
And I did, as I would for long years to come.'"
Then, he refused to eat them, saying he didn’t like them.
“I haven’t,” he whispered.
“He hasn’t … yet,” she muttered.
And the world united around them in support and goodwill.
It included bees and thistles embroidered on it, which were part of the Ferguson family crest.
On the train, the letters A and S were embroidered in silver beads.
Though the designer of her gown was not well-known, the wedding dress was immediately copied worldwide.
A large 5-carat diamond sat atop platinum scrollwork.
Ferguson has since worn it several times, even after her divorce.
It is known as the York tiara since she was the Duchess of York.
Years later, in an interview withPiers Morgan(via The Express), Ferguson described the day.
“Like every bride’s wedding day, it’s a special day.
And you’ve got a beautiful dress on.
But you’re standing there with the man you love.
And then there are people out there who are wishing you so well.
And it’s just extraordinary.”
She claimed they were only allowed to have 30-watt bulbs (viaYouTube).
As she told Oprah, “You didn’t marry the fairytale.
You married your man.
You have to come to terms with reality … ortheirreality,” as she referred to the royal family.
She was never comfortable with the reality of royal life.
Increasingly, the British tabloids became ruthless.
Prince Andrew was devoted and relieved to have the fun-loving new duchess at his side.
A few years later, they returned to Canada to try and regain some of their lost popularity.
According toMacleans, the queen was disappointed in the duke and duchess’s half-hearted attention to royal duties.
Andrew often went on naval duty, and Ferguson made infrequent public appearances.
But it seemed no matter which way she stepped, she never quite got it right.
In short, she needed to charm public opinion.
So they increased their public appearances and tried to make good with the press.
A new life and new career
Sarah Ferguson moved to the United States following her disappointing divorce.
She retained her duchess title but no longer received much financial support from the palace.
She found a new career as an author and published her first children’s book in 1995.
The longer she was in America, the more she showed signs of finding her true self.
During the lockdown, Ferguson focused on herYouTube channel.
The logo was turned into a rag doll that could be given to children served by the charity.
Ferguson saw how popular the doll was and crafted a series of children’s books about Little Red.
“You’ve given me back my life, you know?
The American people have embraced me … just said, ‘It’s OK to be yourself.’
And it’s all thanks to the American people saying, ‘You’re all right, Fergie.
She and Prince Andrew, however, have enjoyed a glorious reunification of sorts.
During a 2002 interview withCNN, she talked about all of the embarrassment she’s faced in the press.
“Thank heavens I have been through that because I learned.
I learned so much about myself.
And how did I get here?”
“By making so many mistakes that the press got rather curious about how I made so many mistakes.
The good thing is that I learned.”
But I am very good at blaming myself for everything.
Very good at beating myself up.”
But she fought back her demons and learned the art of turning a negative into a positive.
“OK, I made a mistake yesterday.
But I’m gonna give today a very good shot.
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.'”
Ferguson has been open about the impact her charity work had on her as a person.
It’s something I have wanted to do for a long time."
