Source clarifies details of offer made to the Duchess of York amid ongoing Royal Lodge eviction talks
Sarah Ferguson is pushing back against reports that she made housing demands to King Charles as she faces uncertainty over her living arrangements at the Royal Lodge.
The former Duchess of York, who has been living at the Windsor property with her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, may soon have to vacate the residence. Andrew holds a 75-year lease on the 30-room estate, but the couple’s future there appears uncertain as palace officials move closer to a final decision.
Speculation has grown that Andrew could relocate to Frogmore Cottage — the former home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — as part of the reshuffling. Meanwhile, several reports suggested that Ferguson had requested her own separate home, with Adelaide Cottage, currently occupied by Prince William and Catherine, being floated as a possible option once the Wales family moves to Forest Lodge.
The claims sparked criticism, with some observers accusing the Yorks of making unreasonable requests given their past controversies. However, a source close to Ferguson strongly denied the reports, saying, “No demands have been made.”
According to the Daily Mail’s royal correspondent Rebecca English, the insider explained that Adelaide Cottage was mentioned as an “option put forward by the other side” early in discussions, not a demand from Ferguson herself. The source added that it remains unclear whether the offer is still being considered but noted that “people have been trying to come up with solutions” as the Royal Lodge negotiations continue.
