Why Sarah Ferguson Still Lives at Home with Ex 27 Years Following Divorce

  • Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson gave some insight into her life after getting surgery for breast cancer.
  • The Duchess recuperated at her UK home with the help of the late Queen’s closest canines.

Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson revealed in June 2023 that she was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram check-up. During episode 4 of her “Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah” podcast that month, her co-host, Sarah Thomson, updated fans on her friend’s health.

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, at The British American Business Council Los Angeles 54th Annual Christmas Luncheon on December 13, 2013, in Santa Monica, California | Source: Getty Images

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, at The British American Business Council Los Angeles 54th Annual Christmas Luncheon on December 13, 2013, in Santa Monica, California | Source: Getty Images

Thomson revealed that the royal had undergone surgery for breast cancer. She shared how such a considerable diagnosis impacted all of them but said the Duchess of York managed to stay strong throughout it all.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York at the Artists for Peace and Justice & Bovet 1822 Gala on December 7, 2018, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Source: Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York at the Artists for Peace and Justice & Bovet 1822 Gala on December 7, 2018, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Source: Getty Images

The Duchess’ co-host revealed that the episode had been recorded the day before her friend went in for surgery. However, being the person Ferguson is, she wanted the episode released to encourage and build awareness about how vital it is to do screening and self-checking to prevent breast cancer.

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Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson at “Engaging Philanthropy” to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment at the United Nations on February 22, 2010, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

The royal underwent a mastectomy, and after her surgery, she released a new video. Ferguson continued her “Storytime with Fergie and Friends” on social media clips she started in April 2020 by reading Eva Eland’s “Where Happiness Begins.”

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Princess Eugenie at The Miles Frost Fund party on June 27, 2017, in London, England | Source: Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Princess Eugenie at The Miles Frost Fund party on June 27, 2017, in London, England | Source: Getty Images

The picture book touched on relevant topics, as it spoke about finding happiness during difficult times. The 64-year-old later gave an update on her health during episode 9 of her show. Talking about how important it was to find balance in life, the royal...