A decades-old royal scandal has resurfaced amid recent upheaval for a former senior member of the British Royal Family. According to a biography published over two decades ago, Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, is alleged to have engaged in a romantic relationship with an American businessman while she was pregnant with her second daughter.
The claims, detailed in the 2001 book The Duchess of York: Uncensored, suggest the relationship began in 1989 after the two met at a high-profile opera event in Houston, Texas. The author asserts that this connection became a primary factor in the eventual breakdown of Ferguson’s marriage to the prince, which ended in divorce in 1992 after six years.
The biography portrays a period of personal difficulty for Ferguson, describing her as feeling unsupported and turning to someone who offered attention and affection. It is further claimed that the American was even introduced to the couple’s first child.
These historical allegations have regained public attention following reports that Ferguson and her former husband have been required to vacate their long-term residence. A source close to Ferguson has indicated she will establish a separate household, emphasizing her pursuit of an independent life. This move coincides with her ex-husband’s relocation to another property within the royal estate.
The period surrounding the couple’s separation was marked by significant controversy, most notably the publication of intimate photographs that fueled one of the most talked-about royal scandals of the era. In later interviews, Ferguson reflected on the challenges of her marriage, citing extensive periods of separation due to her then-husband’s royal and military duties.
The revival of these claims underscores the enduring public fascination with the personal lives of royal figures and the long shadow cast by past controversies.
