Part of England's population has been left speechless after discovering the real reasons why Sarah Ferguson decided to end her marriage to Prince Andrew.
Although she no longer officially belongs to the British royal family, Sarah Ferguson's figure remains closely connected to the monarchical institution.
In fact, the Duchess of York has kept a very close relationship with Prince Andrew for decades. This bond has even endured after their divorce, which took place in 1996.
Sarah Ferguson's relationship with her ex-husband has managed to survive the multiple scandals related to King Charles III's brother. Among them is the controversy linking him to the criminal Jeffrey Epstein.
Apart from the shadows surrounding Prince Andrew's figure, his marriage to the Duchess of York continues to generate headlines. So much so, new details keep coming to light, such as the reasons behind their divorce.
The main reason why Sarah Ferguson separated from Prince Andrew comes to light
According to the British newspaper Express, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew met when they were children. However, it wasn't until 1985 that they met again, during the Royal Ascot event. It is said that this reunion was Princess Diana of Wales's idea.
Just a few months later, the prince decided to formalize the relationship with a marriage proposal that took place on February 19, 1986, at the Scottish Floors Castle. This event coincided with the Duchess of York's 26th birthday.
After putting readers in context, the aforementioned British media outlet has revealed the "brutal reality" that characterized Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew's romance. This dynamic led to their separation almost two decades ago.
On July 23, 1986, King Charles III's brother and his ex-wife were married in a ceremony held at Westminster Abbey. The event was full of protocol, excess, and prominent public figures, such as Michael Caine and Elton John.
However, a decade later, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew announced their split. Despite the legal separation, their personal relationship remained strong, motivated mainly by their daughters. This connection has stayed firm over time, even withstanding the worst scandals.
Today, Sarah Ferguson remains a key figure in her ex-husband's life. In fact, various media outlets claim that she lives with him at Royal Lodge during her stays in the United Kingdom.
Express insists that, despite the difficulties, both continue to show admirable harmony. All this, despite the "brutal and difficult reality" that triggered their separation.
"My agreement was to marry my man, who turned out to be a prince and a navy officer. But what I got wasn't the man, but the palace, not him. During our marriage, I saw him 40 days a year," Sarah recalled in 2010 in an interview with Ernie Manouse.