Sarah Ferguson is said to be deeply worried about her former husband, Prince Andrew, as renewed scrutiny over his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein casts another shadow over the royal’s future. According to The Sun, as reported by Marie Claire, insiders claim the Duchess of York “fears being caught in the crosshairs… But she is particularly fearful for Andrew as she knows he was at the center of the Epstein scandal.”
The source added that Sarah has even spoken about “dark forces” potentially targeting Andrew, reflecting her growing unease about the challenges surrounding him. Friends of the duchess say her anxiety isn’t only about Andrew’s reputation but also about the impact on their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
She reportedly worries that the ongoing controversy could affect their public standing and future opportunities. Despite their divorce in 1996, Sarah and Andrew have continued to share their home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor. Insiders say, however, that the arrangement has become increasingly strained.
“They sleep at different ends of the huge 30-room home [Royal Lodge] in Windsor and only join one another at meal times to discuss their uncertain futures,” one source revealed. The insider added that both have been spending a “lot of time alone,” with Andrew keeping mostly to himself.
“Andrew rarely goes out and has been padding around the lodge and ranting and muttering,” the source said. Another confidant described the pair’s recent exchanges as tense, saying the former couple “have been heard having some pretty intense conversations about what is going on.”
Sarah is reportedly “panicking about what comes next, and she is not in a good place,” the insider continued. The Duchess, who has faced her own health challenges in recent months, now finds herself balancing personal recovery with growing concerns about her ex-husband’s future.
Prince Andrew has kept a low profile since his public downfall following his association with Epstein, retreating from royal duties and limiting his appearances. While Sarah has often defended him publicly, sources suggest this latest wave of anxiety is taking a toll.
Those close to the former couple say that despite the tension and isolation, they continue to rely on each other for emotional support — even as uncertainty looms over both their futures.