Former Prince Andrew wants to be alone as he prepares to leave Sarah Ferguson amid eviction from Royal Lodge.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Fergie have reportedly been preparing to split, with reports indicating the former Duchess of York is planning to move to Portugal in January.
Speaking on the matter, royal expert Jennie Bond said The mirror that she is surprised by the separation because the couple remained close for years even though they were no longer in a relationship.
“I’m surprised that it looks like Sarah and Andrew are splitting up now. I thought they were joined at the hip, even though they’re no longer in a romantic relationship,” Bond told the publication.
She added: “Sarah has always been extremely loyal to Andrew, defending him even in the face of the most sordid allegations.
“Maybe she doesn’t believe him anymore, or maybe Andrew wants to be alone now.”
Bond added that, despite their divorce, they had created a stable home for their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
“I don’t think many people would criticize a loving daughter for helping her mother,” she added.
“Whatever else you say about Sarah and, indeed, Andrew, they were good parents who somehow created a very strong and unified home despite their divorce.”
