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Fergie salutes the queen, praises Andrew
Sarah Ferguson is back on her promotional rounds having co-written a new novel, entitled, A Most Intriguing Lady, which she is mercilessly plugging. The only problem is that all anyone wants to talk to her about is her disgraced husband Prince Andrew.
In a long interview with the Telegraph she stuck up for him, casting her support for him, rather cleverly, as an act of fealty to the queen, saying at one point: “During the last three years, her poor son has been going through such a tumultuous time, and I think HM was very relieved I could help her with him, so we became even closer, then…She knew I will always be there. Always. Because I love her.”
Picture shows Sarah Ferguson attending the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen at Westminster, September 19, 2022.
Geoff Pugh for the Telegraph/Pool via REUTERS
Fergie’s rather good on the queen, as it happens, saying: “She was able to completely and utterly dilute chaos. And still carry on. And still smile. And still go through everything that she went through.”
Incredibly, the interview, in a restaurant, ends with Fergie ordering a slice of chocolate cake for Andrew to take away. He really must be economizing.
What more is there to say Harry?
Prince Harry’s strangely non-compelling interview with Dr Gabor Maté yesterday was a reminder that Harry’s poor-me schtick is fast running out of road. Despite saying that he did not see himself as a victim, Harry sounded like he did as he laid the blame for his unhappiness on his upbringing and vowed “not to pass on any trauma or negative experiences that I’ve had as a kid” to his own children.
The doctor was kind enough not to suggest that courting the global media by producing multiple mega-blockbusters about what a load of complete bastards your family are might not be the best way to ensure your kids have as normal as possible an upbringing.
This week in royal history
Happy birthday Prince Edward! He turns 59 on Friday March 10. The late queen’s youngest son was born at Buckingham Palace.
Unanswered questions
So, have Harry and Meghan been offered royal rooms or not? And when will they declare their decision about attending the Coronation? And if they do come where will they stay?
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