Sarah Ferguson's ties with Jeffrey Epstein and the revelations about her shocking exchange with him cost her dearly. Losing royal, personal and professional connections was totally not on Fergie's mind, as she was busy posting on social media about her milestones in 2025. But the Epstein Files rocked the York house, and now the family dynamics have changed completely. Talking about it, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams mentioned the recent debate surrounding how Princess Eugenie decided not to include her mother in any way around her newborn.
She revealed that her daughter was named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, honouring those she loves and admires. However, Fergie was nowhere to be seen in this precious family moment. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said, "This clearly illustrates how the wheel of fortune has turned." He supported Eugenie as she saved herself from "social suicide" by not including her parents in any way around the arrival of her daughter.
Discussing Sarah's possible Portugal visit to the new mom Eugenie, Richard said that "we will not see or hear that she has come and, hopefully, gone!" The royal expert emphasized that discretion remains the top priority for the younger members of the British royal family as they navigate the ongoing fallout from the scandal.
Observers note that the decision highlights a growing generational divide within the monarchy regarding public image and association management. Princess Eugenie's calculated distance is seen by many commentators as a necessary step to protect her own growing family from further controversy.