Sarah Ferguson is said to be struggling privately despite putting on a brave face in public following the latest Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The Duchess of York also recently underwent treatment for breast cancer in 2023 and was diagnosed with melanoma shortly after.
Ferguson had appeared more confident earlier this summer, even at Royal Ascot with daughter Princess Beatrice.
But renewed public scrutiny has taken a toll on her mental well-being, leaving her “fragile” and overwhelmed.
A source said she has considered leaving the Royal Lodge and stepping away from royal life altogether, but is scared of what the future may hold.
“She keeps up the look and smiles for the cameras,” the source said. “But in private she’s a wreck.”
“She talks about wanting to sell the Royal Lodge, to just go away, but she’s scared of what life looks like beyond that. She says she’s too old to reinvent herself again,” they added.
The insider continued Radar online that Fergie is said to be dependent on her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are also “deeply concerned” for her mental health.
“They know how much stress this is putting on her recovery,” the source said. “But Sarah is a survivor. She always finds a way to keep smiling – even when she’s caught in a storm.”
Meanwhile, Prince Andrew has relinquished his Duke of York title amid growing calls for King Charles to crack down on him.
