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World falling apart around you? Ex-husband arrested? Here's the answer

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ferry23 Fri 20-Feb-26 09:43:45

I've started a new thread because the existing AMW thread is dealing with the loftier side of things.

"I haven't got any money" seems to be a phrase that means different things to different folk.

It's reported that allegedly, Sarah Ferguson is experiencing deep personal trauma. Apparently homeless and with no known source of regular income she has ...

"...spent a few days with friends in the French Alps and is now thought to be in the United Arab Emirates".

Life's a bitch isn't it?

eazybee Fri 20-Feb-26 09:52:13

I am curious. How does she afford the airfare?

Sago Fri 20-Feb-26 09:57:29

There is always someone with a lot of money and low morals who will be prepared to shield/shelter them.

I think she is fairly untouchable though, it will be interesting to see how it unfolds.

Astitchintime Fri 20-Feb-26 10:06:54

“There is always someone with a lot of money and low morals who will be prepared to shield/shelter them.”

Yes, probably some individual who had knowledge of their wrongdoings and was complicit but has kept quiet.

M0nica Fri 20-Feb-26 11:44:49

To be honest having to spend anytime in the Middle East, whether Israel, Syria, Saudi Arabia or the Arab Emirates would be my idea of hell on earth, whether my air fare ( and accommodation) was paid by someone else or not.

BlueBelle Fri 20-Feb-26 11:52:21

….and although I know there is great empathy on GN for the two daughters they are women in their thirties both Fergie
(who I used to like I thought she was a fun edition to a rather somber household ) have been reaping many benefits if not fully joining in, although I think Fergie has had a lot more involvement than we know of at the moment It may all come out, it may not …..isn’t one of the daughters over in the Middle East too.?

HelterSkelter1 Fri 20-Feb-26 12:06:20

Heavens maybe she is being trafficked!!,

HelterSkelter1 Fri 20-Feb-26 12:07:10

And at least Andrew had a day out on his birthday

ferry23 Fri 20-Feb-26 12:11:32

HelterSkelter1

And at least Andrew had a day out on his birthday

gringringrin

That'll be the best laugh of my day, I'll bet.

Tuliptree Fri 20-Feb-26 12:12:57

Yes I think E is in the UAE allegedly ‘working’

Tuliptree Fri 20-Feb-26 12:13:44

Ferry - naughty naughty no laughs allowed

Whitewavemark2 Fri 20-Feb-26 12:16:12

What about the house in London?

Willow11 Fri 20-Feb-26 12:17:27

Bet AMW wishes he could get to the middle east.

ferry23 Fri 20-Feb-26 12:18:20

Yes BlueBelle I completely agree. Whilst I do have some sympathy for his daughters because it most likely is causing them some genuine distress now, I don't believe they are squeaky clean. It seems they have been quite happy to reap the benefits of their parents' dubious connections, although as you say, I don't believe they were party to the tangled web that was woven - outsiders catching a few tasty titbits probably.

Yes Eugenie was in Dubai last week in her role as Director of some fancy-shmancy art gallery. I don't knw whether she's still there.

Maybe Ferguson's massively wealthy son-in-law Count Eduardo whatever his name is has given her some air miles.

ferry23 Fri 20-Feb-26 12:24:13

Tuliptree

Ferry - naughty naughty no laughs allowed

Ah TulipTree this is the thread where a little giggle IS allowed- hence opening it in a somewhat lighthearted fashion.

We can go back to the other one where the more serious stuff is being played out if we want seriousness.

We need a bit of light and shade to our day wink

petra Fri 20-Feb-26 12:24:40

eazybee

I am curious. How does she afford the airfare?

Friends with private jets, as she’s always done.

Tuliptree Fri 20-Feb-26 12:27:12

Ferry - I think you’re being very presumptuous as to stating what we’re allowed . Have you been given permission by the thread police? 😂😂

ferry23 Fri 20-Feb-26 12:33:06

Tuliptree

Ferry - I think you’re being very presumptuous as to stating what we’re allowed . Have you been given permission by the thread police? 😂😂

Well, that remains to be seen.

I usually start off threads in a funny or lighthearted way and then watch them morph into the seriousness and intensity of a Royal Academy lecture!

nanna8 Fri 20-Feb-26 12:39:00

Dubai is alright. Very friendly people,too. I’m sure Andy would fit in there and he could just disappear in a puff of sand.

merlotgran Fri 20-Feb-26 12:59:37

Whitewavemark2

What about the house in London?

Wasn’t it sold last year?

Fallingstar Fri 20-Feb-26 13:09:23

Am afraid the uber rich don’t view being hard up the same as the rest of us. Fergie probably feels that not being able to buy as many individually designed clothes, shoes and handbags is being poor, as well as having to dumb down to a car that isn’t chauffeur driven.
As for being homeless she will be doing a very different kind of couch surfing, calling in favours from wealthy friends who will let her stay in their luxury penthouse flat whilst they are holidaying on a yacht etc.
Is a hard life. 😳

Aveline Fri 20-Feb-26 13:52:49

It's not a very happy life though. I bet she'd rather just be content somewhere and with family and friends - like us really.

Cossy Fri 20-Feb-26 14:00:04

She knows a huge amount about the RF from before Diana married, and after that and she appears to have a certain charm.

Chocolatelovinggran Fri 20-Feb-26 14:00:21

I suspect that you might be right, Aveline.
I don't know how much she knew/ was complicit in/ gained from past behaviours, but these latest revelations have definitely caused a very significant change in circumstances in a time when many of us are enjoying retirement, grandchildren, and relaxation.
However her situation seems more comfortable than that of her ex husband right now.

Oreo Fri 20-Feb-26 14:03:07

I think you’re right Fallingstar Wasn’t like