Sarah Ferguson’s image has been under scrutiny for the longest, and now the traits that defined her behind the palace walls are coming into the limelight. 

The former Duchess of York has long been linked to controversy, particularly due to her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. While she has kept a low profile amid renewed attention surrounding those ties, revelations about her personal life and behavior continue to emerge.

Author Andrew Lownie has now offered new insight into Ferguson’s lifestyle and the atmosphere surrounding those who worked closely with her.

In a recent interview, Lownie detailed what he claimed it was like working for Ferguson, describing the environment as “absolutely chaotic.”

According to the writer, Ferguson’s unpredictability was a source of tension because “she couldn’t make up her mind” and changed her mind at the last minute.

The author of “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York” further claimed that her behavior had a serious impact on staff morale, as many employees became emotionally overwhelmed and eventually resigned.

“Very few people stayed,” Lownie told Page Six. “And if they did, it was a sort of 24-hour-a-day job because she has this extraordinary energy and she would be flying off in different places, not very organized.”

The chaos extended beyond staffing issues into her personal habits, with Lownie accusing Ferguson of living extravagantly as she had elaborate meals prepared only to be abandoned moments later.

“Huge waste,” Lownie said. “It’s extraordinary…everything has to be new…Just this Marie Antoinette kind of life, you know, easy come, easy go.”

The royal commentator went on to describe the 66-year-old as “very manipulative,” claiming that she often turned people against one another while drawing them into unusual business ventures.

Sarah Ferguson Reportedly Linked to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs In New Report 

As Lownie continues to portray Ferguson as impulsive and manipulative, fresh allegations connecting her to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are adding even more controversy to her public image.

As The Blast reported, the latest claims revealed by insiders alleged that Ferguson shared a private relationship with Combs that began after the pair met at a party hosted by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002.

Their connection allegedly evolved into a “secret friends with benefits” arrangement by 2004, and the two later traveled together across Europe and Africa while attending lavish events and visiting luxury hotels.

Ferguson Reportedly Hiding Away With Financial Help From Friends

With the new claims about the mom of two involved with Combs, Ferguson is once again facing difficult headlines that threaten to overshadow her efforts to stay out of the spotlight.

When conversations and questions heightened over her and ex-Prince Andrew’s relationship with Epstein, Ferguson was said to be hiding away from public attention. 

Royal commentator Helen Chard suggested that Ferguson has been relying heavily on close friends for emotional and financial support during the difficult period.

“Incognito, anxious Fergie is keeping a low profile,” Chard said, per The Blast. “She cannot believe how low she has sunk, although, contrary to people’s thoughts, she is not destitute. Friends have stepped in to whisk her away from her stress.”

The Royal Was Spotted in Austria Amid Losing Another Honorary Position 

After spending about seven months hiding, the ex-royal stepped back into the public eye as she was seen at a luxury ski resort in Austria. 

According to The Blast, she was seen getting out of a Mercedes near her private chalet in a quiet Alpine town. The sighting marked her return since her last official outing, which was at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent in September 2025.

Her reappearance came shortly after leaders in York voted unanimously to revoke her Freedom of the City honor, which she had held for decades. 

Could Princess Eugenie’s Pregnancy Bring A Positive Turn For The Family?

Amid mounting pressure and damaging headlines, there may still be a hopeful development for Ferguson and her family.

Her daughter, Princess Eugenie, is expecting a child, news that was publicly celebrated by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Royal commentator lan Pelham Turner suggested the pregnancy announcement could represent a major “turning point” for the York family.

As The Blast reported, he explained that Eugenie is well-liked within the royal family and has stepped in alongside her sister, Princess Beatrice, when senior royals were unable to attend engagements. 

Turner added that the baby news might mark a “turning point” for Ferguson and Andrew, giving them a chance to move further away from controversy and focus instead on family life.