Sarah Ferguson may be considering another memoir. However, royal commentators say any future book from her would likely look very different from the blockbuster royal tell-alls that have dominated headlines in recent years. According to reports, the former duchess has explored the idea of publishing a candid new account of her life. It will potentially revisit her years connected to the royal family and her marriage to ex-Prince Andrew.
Sarah Ferguson’s memoir could be different from Prince Harry’s with nothing new to offer
Early speculation suggested the project could become a dramatic “tell-all” about Sarah Ferguson’s experiences inside the monarchy. However, recent developments appear to have complicated those plans. Reports indicate that heightened scrutiny surrounding Ferguson’s past connections to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein has made some publishers hesitant about moving forward with a deal.
Royal editor Hannah Furness has suggested that if Ferguson ultimately writes another book, it would likely differ greatly from the model established by Prince Harry in his bestselling memoir “Spare”. Furness explained that the most lucrative recent royal publishing deals have hinged on revealing previously unknown details about life behind palace doors.
“Any potential book from Fergie is a very different proposition to a Prince Harry book or a potential Megan, Duchess of Sussex book in the future because these huge royal publishing deals have been made on the back. What’s happened behind closed doors? What’s the real story here?” she said. She noted that curiosity about hidden royal dynamics often drives massive sales. Ferguson’s story, however, is already widely known.
Over the years, Ferguson has spoken openly about the episodes of her life. Furness noted that readers may already feel familiar with the most headline-making parts of Ferguson’s story. “Everybody knows the Fergie story. The most dramatic parts of the Fergie story as it relates to the royal family have already been told. We know about her mental health issues and her weight loss battle.”
Unlike Harry’s “Spare”, which generated global headlines with intimate accounts of royal life, Ferguson’s story and experiences have unfolded publicly for decades.
Originally reported by Khushali Srivastava on Reality Tea.
