Sarah Ferguson Joins Prince Andrew to Pay Tribute to Late Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's former daughter-in-law, Sarah Ferguson, made her first public appearance since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last week.

She joined ex-husband Prince Andrew to view the beautiful tributes to the late monarch in Windsor.

Prince Andrew was seen going around the castle grounds, admiring the carpet of flowers left by visitors, while Sarah Ferguson stooped to check the flowers and read some of the messages left there.

Every night, thousands of flowers are transported from the long walk leading up to the castle and deposited inside the grounds.

Earlier this morning, Prince Andrew was observed quietly admiring the tributes.

Sarah, who is the mother of two, did not attend the Balmoral walkabout with her daughters earlier this week, nor did she accompany the funeral procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday.

However, reports suggest that the Duchess has been invited to the funeral on Monday.

Sarah Ferguson has not attended any royal events since the Queen's death on September 8.

However, she shared a heartfelt tribute to the Queen shortly after Elizabeth passed away.

On social media, she wrote, “I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, the most fantastic example of duty and service and steadfastness, and a constant steadying presence as our Head of State for more than seventy years.

She has given her whole life selflessly to the people of the UK and the Commonwealth.

To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend.

I will always be grateful to her for the generosity she showed me in remaining close to me even after my divorce.

I will miss her more than words can express.”

Royal expert Shannon Felton-Spence commented on Sarah Ferguson's notable absence since the Queen's death, stating that she will be at the funeral, but her seating arrangement will be interesting.

As she is no longer an official member of the Royal Family, it is unlikely that she will be sitting next to Prince Andrew.

During the funeral procession, the wives were seen in cars behind the procession, but Sarah was not among them, highlighting the reality of their divorce despite their close relationship.

Another royal expert, Hilary Fordwich, mentioned that even if Sarah and Prince Andrew were still married, her role in the funeral preparations would not be prominent.

Fordwich emphasized that only current spouses are typically seen in such roles.

However, she acknowledged that Sarah and Prince Andrew have a good relationship for a divorced couple, and Sarah has been supportive of him.

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew were married for 10 years before divorcing in 1996.

Despite the divorce, Sarah has remained at the Royal Lodge in Windsor with the Duke.

They have been described as the happiest divorced couple in the world, as they share a house but have separate quarters.

Sarah has referred to Prince Andrew as a very good and kind man, and she has continued to support him even after he stepped down from active royal duties.

Sarah Ferguson has been involved in various scandals involving the British royal family.

One notable incident was a photo of her having her toes sucked by her financial advisor in the south of France, which surfaced five months after her divorce from Andrew.

She also had a well-known falling out with Prince Philip and was asked to leave the royal estate at Balmoral before his arrival in Scotland.

Despite their differences, Sarah had to stand behind Prince Philip's shoulder for photographs at Windsor Castle.

Although Sarah did not attend Prince Philip's funeral or the memorial service earlier this year, she had a closer relationship with Queen Elizabeth II.

This could be attributed to the lack of a relationship with her own mother, who died in a car crash in 1998 after divorcing Sarah's father and remarrying.

Sarah has expressed her admiration for the Queen, calling her a great mentor and expressing her honor to have known her.

Following Prince Philip's death, Sarah is believed to have played a role in supporting the Queen.

She was allowed back into the fold and visited the Queen's Scotland Retreat Balmoral with Prince Andrew last year.

It is speculated that the Queen, who had a soft spot for Sarah, was more open to her returning to a prominent role within the royal family after the Duke's death.

Sarah recently reaffirmed her support for Prince Andrew after he was stripped of his military roles and patronages.

She described him as a very good and kind man and emphasized their strong friendship and communication.

Sarah expressed gratitude that their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have their father in their lives.

When asked if she would still choose to marry Prince Andrew if given the chance, Sarah gushed about him being a very good and kind man.

She fondly recalled their wedding day on July 23, 1986, describing it as an exceptional day.

In conclusion, Sarah Ferguson joined Prince Andrew to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Despite their divorce, Sarah has remained close to the royal family and expressed her heartfelt admiration for the late Queen.

As the funeral approaches, it remains to be seen where Sarah will be seated, considering her status as a former member of the Royal Family.

Nonetheless, her presence serves as a reminder of the enduring bond between her and Prince Andrew, as they continue to support each other.