Sarah Ferguson's representatives have formally denied reports that the former Duchess of York is preparing to publish a tell-all memoir. In a statement to People, the team confirmed there have been no discussions regarding a book deal, explicitly stating that Ferguson is not writing a personal memoir.
The denial follows rumors that emerged in late September, when The Sun reported Ferguson was days away from signing a lucrative deal. That report claimed the book would detail her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The Sun's assertion triggered immediate pushback from Ferguson's public relations team, who characterized the story as false.
Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that the initial reports may have been a strategic maneuver to gain attention, though he noted the royal family's opacity makes such motivations impossible to verify. Turner observed that Ferguson is likely considerate of the potential impact on her daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, as well as her former husband. He suggested the book would likely be unflattering to Windsor, citing Ferguson's feelings of loneliness and isolation during the early years of their marriage.
Hilary Fordwich, a British royals expert, told Fox News Digital that Ferguson is currently persona non grata in aristocratic circles. Fordwich argued that any decision risking the standing of her daughters and grandchildren would be ill-advised. She advised that Ferguson stick to work unrelated to the royals, such as her fiction writing, but noted that mere restraint does not equate to societal acceptance.
Fordwich stated that maintaining discretion is Ferguson's sole path toward securing a future for herself and her descendants. She described this quality as not being one of Ferguson's strongest traits. The expert described Ferguson's decision to spend the last seven months outside the U.K. as a wise move to allow public sentiment to settle, adding that past behavior will not be forgotten.
Fordwich warned that while a memoir might offer a quick financial fix, it would likely sever Ferguson's relationship with her children, grandchildren, and social set. The controversy centers on Ferguson's association with Epstein, with emails in the Epstein files allegedly showing her asking him for financial help.
Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, told Fox News Digital that Ferguson has returned to the U.K. in August and is currently keeping a low profile. Chard said Ferguson views her current situation as a temporary setback and intends to pivot again. Turner concluded by describing Ferguson as a person who gives generously but needs support, noting that she was well-liked by Queen Elizabeth II and has recently returned into the royal fold.