Fresh questions are emerging about the finances of Sarah Ferguson and her former husband, ex-Prince Andrew. During a recent royal commentary segment, experts weighed in on who may be feeling the greater financial pressure following a series of public setbacks. While Andrew has reportedly begun receiving a state pension, one royal biographer claims it is Ferguson who may be in more urgent need of the money.
Ex-Prince Andrew may not need pension money, but Sarah Ferguson does, says expert
The debate emerged during an episode of “The Sun’s Royal Exclusive.” The royal editor Matt Wilkinson discussed the former Duke and Duchess of York’s finances with journalist Samara Gill and royal expert Andrew Lownie. During the conversation, Wilkinson noted that Andrew has now reached pension age and is reportedly eligible to receive a state pension of about £7,000 annually. He earned through national insurance contributions during his years in the Royal Navy.
The host questioned whether Andrew should accept the payment or donate it to charity, pointing out that King Charles reportedly offers his own state pension to charitable causes. Gill suggested that while charities could benefit from such a gesture, she believes Andrew “probably needs it.” She argued that the financial support he previously received from royal sources was “never enough” to sustain what she described as his extravagant lifestyle.
Gill further claimed it would be revealing to see how he manages without that level of backing, alleging that he may still be “grasping at what he can” from royal connections. She added that, in her personal view, he should not receive a pension at all.
Lownie, meanwhile, offered a different perspective. He said he does not believe claims that Andrew is without financial resources. He pointed to what he described as ongoing business connections abroad. Instead, Lownie argued that Ferguson may be in a more precarious position, stating plainly: “She needs the money.” According to him, Ferguson has “kind of spent it” and may now be facing financial strain.
Furthermore, Gill alleged that if Ferguson were to feel “vulnerable and broke.” She could potentially monetize her insider knowledge of royal life. “She knows where the skeletons are,” Gill said. He suggested that interviews or tell-all projects could become an option if finances tighten further.
Originally written by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
