Sarah Ferguson has used her recent 65th birthday to share how “incredibly grateful” she is “to be here every day” following her recent health battles.
After triumphing over breast cancer, Ferguson faced another health challenge recently when she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Thankfully, she was given the all-clear by doctors that the cancer had not spread.
With those difficult days now behind her, the Duchess of York is looking ahead with optimism, sharing how “lucky” she feels following her year of “recovery and growth”.
Ferguson shared the heartfelt sentiments in a post on Instagram, in which she also offered her sincerest thanks and gratitude for everyone who has wished her well on her birthday.
“Thank you for all of your wonderful birthday wishes!” she began.
“I’m feeling incredibly grateful to be here every day, to smell the flowers, to read and write, and to be able to see my daughters and my grandchildren.
“It has been an extraordinary, full year – a year of recovery and of growth – and I just feel so lucky. Thank you again to all of you who made it so and who took the time to send me birthday wishes.”
Fans wasted no time in wishing Ferguson a happy birthday while praising her for all she has done to raise awareness for cancer.
“Happy birthday to you 🥳Thank you for all the work you are doing for cancer awareness,” one wrote.
“Wishing you a very Happy Birthday.”
“You are an inspiration Sarah and I’m so glad you’re well and enjoying a lovely life with your precious loved ones,” commented another.
“I hope you have been enjoying the day with friends and family, and that you received everything you wished for. And many congratulations on becoming a Nan again.”
Among her well-wishers was Princess Eugenie, who took to Instagram to express her admiration for her mother.
Eugenie delivered the touching birthday message alongside a series of heartfelt images of Ferguson spending time with her grandkids and another alongside her two daughters.
“Happy birthday to my beautiful mumma,” Eugenie wrote alongside the heartwarming images.
“So proud of the Grannie you are, the mum you are and the woman you are.
“You’re an inspiration and our endless chats bring me so much happiness and incredible support.”