As the royal family faces yet another turbulent season, new claims suggest tensions behind palace walls are growing — this time involving Sarah Ferguson and her former husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. According to insiders, the Princess of Wales has been privately expressing concern about the possibility of the exes rekindling their relationship, particularly as ongoing controversies continue to weigh on the monarchy.
Kate Middleton feels Sarah Ferguson reconciling with ex-Prince Andrew is ‘utter madness,’ per source
As scrutiny surrounding Prince Andrew grows, sources say senior royals, including William and Kate, hoped for a calmer holiday season. Instead, they’re reportedly feeling a renewed sense of strain. One insider claims William has long pushed for firmer action regarding Andrew’s position within the family. As such, he allegedly feels a measure of relief that the situation is finally being addressed.
Kate’s viewpoint, insiders suggest, is more layered. While she is said to support the decision to move Andrew out of Royal Lodge, she reportedly feels sympathy for Sarah Ferguson, who has maintained a close connection with her ex-husband for decades. The duchess has frequently been seen as one of Andrew’s strongest supporters. Moreover, their continued closeness has often led to speculation about their relationship status.
According to a Closer source, Kate allegedly believes Sarah’s closeness to Andrew hurts her ability to rebuild her public image. The insider says Kate views Sarah as resilient but fears her ties to Andrew could damage her reputation further.
That concern appears to have heightened recently. The same source alleges that Andrew has expressed interest in rekindling their relationship, a move Kate reportedly views as risky. “In her view, taking him back would be utter madness,” the insider claimed. They suggested Kate fears the duchess could be setting herself up for more trouble.
Despite the complicated dynamics, sources say Kate still hopes Sarah will choose a future that allows her more stability. With so much upheaval surrounding the royal household, insiders suggest the Princess of Wales wants her friend to have the chance to step forward on her own terms, not be drawn back into circumstances she has already worked hard to move beyond.
