Di Comparisons Triggered Sad Fergie's Binges

Billionaire pal Jeffrey Epstein paid off about $25K of Sarah Ferguson's debts

(NEWSER) - Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein may have escaped sex trafficking charges over his tendency to hire underage hookers, but one of his many high-profile buddies may not be able to sidestep trouble. Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, will likely see his job responsibilities cut now that news has come out that Epstein paid off part of a debt owed by Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. Sources say the duke could be forced out of his trade ambassador position entirely thanks to his 16-year friendship with Epstein, which included a visit to the Florida mansion where Epstein met with underage girls. More»

Disgraced duchess opens up to Oprah

(NEWSER) - Sarah Ferguson had been drinking before she discussed selling access to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew , with an undercover tabloid reporter, the Duchess of York tells Oprah in an interview scheduled to air tomorrow. And she says she hasn't watched the now-ubiquitous video, People reports . "I haven't faced the devil in the face because I was in the gutter at that moment," Ferguson says. "So I'm aware of the fact that I've been drinking, you know, that I was not in my right place." More»

She chose friendship with Queen over divorce settlement

(NEWSER) - When Sarah Ferguson got caught trying to sell access to ex-hubby Prince Andrew, it was only because she’s apparently broke. In a follow-up piece, News of the World charts Fergie’s path to destitution:

• Her divorce settlement is just $21,000 a year: “That's why the Queen is my friend. I believed it was right never to ask Andrew for anything because it wasn't his money, it was the Queen's. The lawyers said, 'Go to court with the Queen' and I won't because she's a wonderful lady."

Duchess of York filmed taking downpayment for intro to ex

(NEWSER) - Sarah Ferguson is scrambling to apologize after an undercover tabloid reporter filmed her offering to sell access to Prince Andrew for $723,000. "Look after me and he'll look after you," she told a News of the World staffer pretending to be a business exec. "I can open any door you want." Her ex-husband is a UK special envoy for trade and apparently knew nothing of the scheme. Ferguson, whose title remains Duchess of York, released a statement saying she's "devastated" and "regretful," reports the BBC . More»

First royal to compete in race runs as part of human caterpillar

(NEWSER) - Princess Beatrice became the first member of the British royal family to complete the London Marathon today—and even helped set a record. The 21-year-old daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson was part of the largest group ever to complete a marathon while linked together, the Telegraph reports. Bungee cords connected Beatrice, who ran to raise money for the Children in Crisis relief agency, and 33 other people wearing black clothing and fluorescent-green tutus. More»