‘I won’t let him down’: Sarah Ferguson vows to stand by ‘great man’ Prince Andrew

After a series of public scandals, it seems Prince Andrew is losing support fast.

However, one person who remains firmly in his corner is his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson who recently expressed her unwavering support for Andrew, calling him a “great man with a great heart”.

Ferguson married Andrew in 1986, and they had two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, before separating in 1992 and divorcing in 1996. Despite the split, they have remained close friends and continue to live together at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Although their marriage ended and Andrew has faced numerous public scandals, Ferguson recently revealed that she has no regrets about their relationship.

“I was totally and utterly in love with Andrew. I would do it all over again, 100 per cent,” she told The Sunday Times. 

“He’s the best, a great man with a great heart, and kind.”

Sarah has remained by Andrew’s side throughout his troubles in recent years, including the fallout from his friendship with the late convicted paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein and the claims that he had sex with one of Epstein’s trafficking victims, Virginia Giuffre, which he strongly denies.

“Our wedding was the best day of my life. But I gave up my anonymity that day. I was able to because love conquers all. It’s still with us today,” she said.

“I won’t let him down. He supports me as much as I support him. He’s supported me through thick and thin, not just marriage or divorce.”

Ferguson has previously revealed she made a promise to the late Queen Elizabeth that she would always look after Andrew.

Ferguson’s support follows a series of public losses for Andrew after the fallout from his sexual abuse allegations which he has strongly denied.

On January 13, 2022, Queen Elizabeth stripped Andrew of his military titles and royal patronage.

A statement released by Buckingham Palace at the time announced the decision regarding the Duke of York.

“With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen,” the statement said.

“The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.”

Andrew was then dealt another blow after he was stripped of yet another honour, following the City of York’s decision to depose him of his title as Honorary Freeman.

Andrew was given the honour in 1987 after his wedding to Ferguson, however, on Wednesday, April 27, the York City Council voted to remove the prestigious title in a meeting that only lasted 40 minutes.

York town hall chief Darryl Smalley told The Sun that removing the title “sends the right message that we as a city stand with victims of abuse”.

“The next logical step is now for Prince Andrew to do the right thing and relinquish his Duke of York title,” he said at the time.

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