LONDON — Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, is facing significant changes in her life as she loses her title and home. Known as Fergie, she has lived with Andrew for years at his Windsor estate. Their close relationship has often been described as that of the "best divorced couple in the world." However, recent events have put their bond to the test.

Earlier this month, Ferguson lost her title as the Duchess of York when Andrew agreed to relinquish his Duke of York title. This decision came amid renewed scrutiny of Andrew's connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. On Thursday, King Charles III decided to strip Andrew of all his titles and evict him from the Royal Lodge, a 30-room residence, following public outrage over allegations of sexual abuse.

Ferguson’s reputation has also taken a hit due to her association with Andrew. A 2011 email surfaced in which she referred to Epstein as a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend," three years after his conviction. In light of this revelation, several charities in the U.K. have severed ties with her. Ferguson has previously stated that she had "never had anything to do with" Epstein and described a £15,000 ($20,000) loan from him as a "gigantic error."

As Andrew prepares to move to a private residence on the Sandringham estate, Ferguson will need to find her own living arrangements. Reports indicate that Andrew agreed to leave the Royal Lodge after it became clear that Ferguson would be moving out. Despite receiving a financial settlement from her divorce, Ferguson has been open about her financial struggles, stating that the loan from Epstein was meant to help her pay off debts. In 2010, she was filmed attempting to sell access to Andrew for money.

Their daughters, Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 35, are not working royals but will retain their titles as princesses, according to Buckingham Palace. Andrew Lownie, Andrew's biographer, suggested that the royal family may have pressured Andrew to comply with King Charles's demands by emphasizing the future of his daughters within the royal family. "They (the royals) are probably now saying: if you want them to have a future in the royal family and be princesses, then you kind of got to make some concessions," Lownie stated.

Questions also arise regarding the fate of Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Muick and Sandy, whom Andrew and Ferguson were caring for after the queen's death in September 2022. Ferguson has previously claimed that the late queen communicated with her through the dogs, saying, "I have her corgis. Every morning they come in and go ‘woof woof’ and all that and I’m sure it’s her talking to me."

Palace sources indicate that the corgis will continue to be cared for by the family, but it remains unclear who they will live with once Andrew and Ferguson move into separate homes. The unfolding situation highlights the complexities of royal life and the impact of personal scandals on family dynamics.