Royal Exes 'Stick Together': Sarah Ferguson 'Talks Sense' Into Prince Andrew by Convincing Duke to Stay Away From Sandringham This Christmas

As Prince Andrew finds himself embroiled in yet another controversy, King Charles III and Queen Camilla have turned to a surprising ally to mediate the situation: Sarah Ferguson.

Despite their 1996 divorce, the Duchess remains a close confidante to the Duke of York and has reportedly been tasked with persuading him to adopt a lower profile during the holiday season.

This strategic move aims to prevent further damage to the monarchy’s reputation after recent revelations about Andrew's alleged ties to Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.

According to palace insiders, Ferguson, affectionately known as "Fergie," has taken on the role of peacekeeper with remarkable grace. Her enduring influence over the embattled Duke has already proven effective in convincing him to withdraw from the royal family's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. Instead, Andrew and Fergie will spend the holiday season quietly at Royal Lodge in Windsor, marking a departure from tradition.

Their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, are also spending Christmas with their in-laws, making this year an especially subdued one for the York family.

The controversy centers on Andrew’s association with Tengbo, who has been banned from the U.K. on national security grounds. The businessman, who attended events at royal residences, is accused of exploiting his relationship with the Duke for influence.

This has reignited calls for the eighth in line to the throne to distance himself from public royal duties permanently. By stepping away from high-profile appearances, Andrew reportedly hopes to deflect further criticism.

The former Duchess of York’s involvement highlights her unique role within the royal fold. Despite no longer being an official member of the monarchy, she has remained a steadfast supporter of her ex-husband, skillfully balancing loyalty to Andrew with the need to protect the royal family’s image.

Her mediation efforts have been praised by some insiders, with one noting, "Fergie has an extraordinary ability to navigate delicate family dynamics. She’s the only one who can get through to Andrew."

This isn’t the first time Ferguson has stepped in to smooth tensions between Andrew and the monarchy. In 2019, following the fallout from his association with convicted s-- offender Jeffrey Epstein, she played a key role in helping him adjust to his withdrawal from public duties.

A PR analyst weighed in on the royal mediation by sharing, "As King Charles and Queen Camilla prepare for a festive season focused on unity and tradition, their reliance on Sarah underscores the complexities of royal relationships. With the Duchess acting as a bridge, the monarchy is quietly managing internal conflicts, ensuring that family matters don’t overshadow their public responsibilities."

Despite long-running rumors of Ferguson one day reclaiming her Duchess of York title, the ex-royal insists she and Andrew are "just dear friends."

Marie Claire reported on the expert and insider revelations.