While awaiting a possible civil trial in New York, Prince Andrew finds comfort with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. Also questioned by the press, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie prefer to remain silent about their father’s dark affair.
Accused of sexual assault on American Virginia Roberts Giuffre in a official complaint filed in August 2021, Prince Andrew is reclusive at Balmoral Castle. The son of Elizabeth II can still count on the support of some members of his family, starting with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. This Friday, January 7, the Duchess of York returned from vacation with her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. At once approached by the press at the airport, the two sisters remained silent according to the Daily Mail.
To start this year 2022, “Fergie” and her daughters took advantage of their Swiss chalet in Verbier to change one’s mind. A property which is also in danger and risk of being sold. Indeed, this Thursday, January 6, the Daily Mirror announced that the sovereign did not wish to financially help her son in this tough legal battle. With a value of 20 million euros, the Duke of York’s cottage may well be sold to pay his lawyers. Elizabeth II’s second son must now wait the decision of a New York judge. The latter could arrive in the coming hours according to our British colleagues.
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Fergie’s assumed support
Divorced from Prince Andrew since 1996, Sarah Ferguson has always been strong support. A relative of the family would have declared to Page Six : “Sarah is completely behind Andrew and is part of his team. […] It’s really just the Duke of York, Fergie and his lawyers. “ His two daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have chosen to keep a low profile to protect their little family. Both mothers in 2021, the Queen’s granddaughters do not comment on this matter in public. But they could be soon heard in the context of the upcoming trial, to bring new elements to the grim affair weighing on Prince Andrew.
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