Former Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has publicly denied reports suggesting that she is on the verge of signing a lucrative seven-figure book deal. The speculation has surfaced amid the ongoing fallout from her connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. A representative for Ferguson clarified that no discussions regarding a personal memoir are currently taking place, dismissing the claims as unfounded.
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Reports earlier this week indicated that Ferguson was close to finalising a book deal intended to cover her past, including her marriage to Prince Andrew and other royal scandals involving figures such as King Charles, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle. It was suggested that Ferguson’s aim was to address her reputation and potentially resolve financial difficulties.
“We have had no discussions about a book deal,” said a spokesperson for Ferguson. “She is not writing a personal memoir.” This statement contradicts assertions made in the press, which circulated the idea that Ferguson was merely days away from securing a deal to divulge details of her life.
Ferguson, who recently returned to the UK, has opted for a quiet existence as scrutiny surrounding her past continues. She has reportedly been maintaining a low profile following the revelations regarding her former husband’s connections to Epstein, which included allegations against Prince Andrew of sharing sensitive information with the financier during his time as a royal trade envoy.
Prince Andrew has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein, although he has faced significant backlash since being stripped of royal titles by King Charles in October 2025 due to his ongoing ties to the scandal. Following this decision, both Andrew and Ferguson were instructed to vacate the Royal Lodge, following nearly two decades of cohabitation despite their divorce. Andrew has since relocated to a residence on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Ferguson’s return coincided with happier familial news: her daughter, Princess Eugenie, welcomed her third child—a daughter named Adelaide—earlier this month. Reports suggest that despite Ferguson’s absence, she has remained in contact with her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, during this time.
However, it appears that Beatrice and Eugenie are anxious to keep their distance from the controversies surrounding their parents. According to sources, they are focused on safeguarding their own children from the media storm linked to their father and their mother’s past.
The surge of interest in Ferguson comes on the heels of another royal memoir. Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, recently released “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” which has drawn attention to the royal family’s history. The memoir includes reflections on Diana’s tumultuous life and her marriage to King Charles, stirring enough controversy to elicit a rare response from Buckingham Palace.
On September 16, following the emergence of excerpts suggesting that King Charles expressed an interest in Diana being forgotten after her death, the palace issued a statement. It stressed the complexities of grief and memory, affirming the emotional weight of such reflections.
As the narrative around Ferguson continues to develop, it remains to be seen whether she will choose to engage further with the media or the public regarding her life experiences. For now, she continues to maintain her silence, focusing on her family whilst the whispers of a potential memoir fade into the background.