Sarah Ferguson’s private UK move takes shape

Sarah Ferguson is preparing to return to Britain after spending months abroad and largely out of the public eye. The 66-year-old author and former Duchess of York is expected back in the UK shortly, according to reports. She is reportedly renting a gated six-bedroom property in the Home Counties, although the exact location has not been disclosed.

Her spokesperson has not publicly confirmed the details of the property or the precise date of her return.

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A New Home After Royal Lodge

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For years, Ferguson shared Royal Lodge in Windsor with her former husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, despite the couple having divorced in 1996.

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Since leaving Britain, Ferguson has spent time in Europe, including at an Alpine chalet in Verbier, Switzerland. She has also been reported staying in Austria.

Her expected return follows roughly seven months away from Britain.

Reports say some of Ferguson’s belongings were collected from Andrew’s home on the Sandringham estate this week as preparations for her new living arrangements continued.

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The Home Counties property is reported to have six bedrooms and to be gated. Some reports have also described it as having three bathrooms and a separate granny annexe.

Return Comes After a Turbulent Period

Ferguson’s return follows an especially difficult period in her public life.

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Her departure from Royal Lodge and time abroad came amid renewed scrutiny of her and Andrew’s past associations with Jeffrey Epstein.

Ferguson has also dealt with serious health problems in recent years. She was treated for breast cancer in 2023 and was subsequently diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, in 2024.

Back in Britain and Closer to Family

Returning to Britain will also place Ferguson closer to her family, including her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

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Ferguson remained in contact with her daughters while she was abroad and has spoken publicly in the past about how much she values being a grandmother.

The move will give her a home of her own following the end of her years at Royal Lodge.

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For now, details about exactly when she will move in and how she plans to divide her time once she is back in Britain have not been publicly confirmed.