The royal family has been embroidered in numerous scandals since the institution was created. One of the most harrowing facts is that a majority of the scandals and problems that would arise from their household, is within their household. The marriages of Prince Charles and Prince Andrew are ones that people still talk about until today, especially that the women they have married are far more loved by the people than they are.
Princess Diana, who was married to the second-in-line to the throne, Prince Charles, was as many people have observed, extremely unhappy with her married life.
She had only a small amount of friends in the inner circle of the royal family and one of those was Sarah Ferguson, also known as ‘Fergie’.
Sarah Ferguson was married to Charles’ brother, Prince Andrew, the redhead was well-loved by people for her humor and such.
According to sources within the palace, the two easily became inseparable, as they were after all in the same boat. Sarah Ferguson became Princess Diana’s confidant.
In a documentary, ‘Fergie Vs. Diana: Royal Wives At War’, Princess Diana felt like Sarah Ferguson could keep her secrets, as many have witnessed, Princess Diana was extremely shy and had a hard time in the royal family.
Royal author, Kate Nicholl said, "They would frequently meet for lunch. Often once a week. And if they weren't lunching together they were at the Palace catching up over cups of tea. She would really lift Diana and make her laugh, which Diana really needed at that time."
This was echoed by royal expert Jennie Bond by confirming that Sarah was Diana’s confidant during her royal days.
The two were so close that during Princess Diana’s wedding, she helped Sarah Ferguson with the cost of her dress for the wedding.
Sarah was cash strapped at that time and Princess Diana, who was born to a noble family, lent Sarah help by providing fabric and letting a dressmaker create an ensemble for her.
Princess Diana’s marriage did not last though, and after almost a decade of being married to Prince Charles, they divorced. Princess Diana unfortunately passed away after a year of her divorce from Prince Charles being finalized.
Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew’s marriage also broke down, with Sarah being bombarded by scandals after scandals.
Sarah in one of her interviews expressed that Diana and her have not spoken for a year up to Diana’s untimely death.