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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?

Tuliptree Fri 20-Feb-26 15:44:23

It’s the complete tin ear that gives it all away isn’t it?

Chestnut Fri 20-Feb-26 15:37:00

Don't forget that Beatrice went on 17 holidays in 2015 whilst she had a job! I'm not even sure how you could manage that many.

www.thenews.com.pk/amp/1392931-princess-beatrice-17-holidays-per-year-questioned-as-andrew-is-arrested

So B&E are more involved than we thought. They must have wondered where the money came from. Well now it looks as though we will all find out how Fergie and the girls managed to lead such a lavish lifestyle.

Tuliptree Fri 20-Feb-26 15:18:08

Apparently E is on a family skiing holiday in an upmarket Swiss ski resort - of course she is.

Tuliptree Fri 20-Feb-26 14:38:47

crazyH

Tuliptree
I wasn’t criticising him - good for him !!

The post you quoted was criticising him so I misunderstood. Sorry.

crazyH Fri 20-Feb-26 14:36:49

Tuliptree
I wasn’t criticising him - good for him !!

Tuliptree Fri 20-Feb-26 14:29:35

crazyH

Stansgran - that photographer is probably set up for life 💰 💰 💰

So what? He’s done nothing wrong unlike allegedly the person he photographed ( who until recently thought he was set up for life)

JenniferEccles Fri 20-Feb-26 14:27:31

There has been talk about Fergie writing a ‘tell all ‘ book, if the price is right of course!

I did laugh at her naivety when I read how at one point she tried to squeeze one million quid out of Cunard, by appearing on four cruises over the course of a year.
Presumably acting as a guest speaker, she imagined they would bite her hand off !

She was told ‘no thanks’.

crazyH Fri 20-Feb-26 14:24:21

Stansgran - that photographer is probably set up for life 💰 💰 💰

Stansgran Fri 20-Feb-26 14:19:01

I am no fan at all of AMW but he did serve his country in the Falklands and in helicopters which are a difficult option. I dislike intensely this feeding frenzy by the media and their relish for that dreadful photo . He’s not been charged and the photographer boasting . How much would this photographer be paid?

Cossy Fri 20-Feb-26 14:06:40

BlueBelle

….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.?

Sadly I agree, I thought “Fergie” was a breath of fresh air when she married “Randy Andrew” and I did/do feel a bit sorry for B&E, I’ve not quite made my mind up yet!

As for the Emirate countries, including Dubai, I wouldn’t want to spend five minutes there, they are simply not my “cuppa tea”

Oreo Fri 20-Feb-26 14:04:20

Oops, the wealthy and privileged have different ideas about poverty.

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

I think you’re right Fallingstar Wasn’t like

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.

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.

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.

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. 😳

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

Whitewavemark2

What about the house in London?

Wasn’t it sold last year?

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.

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!

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? 😂😂

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.

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

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.

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

Bet AMW wishes he could get to the middle east.

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

What about the house in London?