Sarah Ferguson Says She Is 'Loving' The Royal Rebel Tag Amid Exclusion From Coronation

Sarah Ferguson is embracing her "royal rebel" tag!

The Duchess of York has had a tumultuous relationship with the British monarchy, particularly after her divorce from Prince Andrew in 1996. Despite being excluded from King Charles III's upcoming coronation, she seems unfazed and happy to embrace her unique qualities.

During her recent appearance on Good Morning Britain, the Duchess spoke about her new book based on her great-great aunt, "A Most Intriguing Lady." Ferguson — popularly called by her nickname Fergie, has been referred to as a "Royal Rebel," most likely due to her outspoken nature and penchant for getting into trouble with the higher-ups for her unconventional behavior. 

Speaking candidly with hosts Kate Garraway and Adil Ray, she noted that in the past, she would have denied being a rebel and tried to run from the label, saying, "Shush, no, I'm not a rebel; I'm perfect."

She then declared that she was okay with it now that she was older and did not mind being "mischievous and cheeky." Garraway described the book by giving details on the main character, a redhead who is pushy, aggressive, and loves to shake things up.

The author called the genre "fantastically delicious" and excitedly described the book as a mix between the film "Peaky Blinders" and the famous book by Jane Eyre, "Pride and Prejudice."

She explained that she would take readers to the East End where the Forty Elephants — an all-women's gang from the 19th to 20th century, would get away with pickpocketing because no one believed women could be "naughty." 

Garraway then asked if she knew anything about "East End Gangs," She responded, "I had to learn; I had to learn." She stated that she had to live every line of her book for it to be authentic.

The 63-year-old, who still lives with her former spouse Prince Andrew and is on good terms with him, was still snubbed from attending his brother's coronation on May 6, per The Blast. 

An insider confirmed to PageSix that her former brother-in-law refused to include her on his guest list. Despite not receiving an invitation, Ferguson does not seem to be too bothered by the snub. In fact, during an interview, the bestselling author hinted that she had already suspected she might not be invited to the event.

She acknowledged that her previous relationship with the King's younger brother might be the reason for her exclusion. Nonetheless, she remained optimistic and intended to honor his momentous occasion, even if it meant watching it from afar.

Even though she might feel slightly stung from being the only family member left out, she noted, "I will be having a little tea room and coronation chicken sandwich and putting out the bunting." 

However, her former spouse and their two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, received invitations to the momentous ceremony.

The Duchess of York might be known for her past controversies, among which she was once famously photographed having her toe sucked by a former lover. Despite her rocky history, it did not stop her from supporting her former husband, Prince Andrew, amidst the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

As reported by The Blast, the British author decided to stay by his side as he faced scrutiny over his connection to the convicted sex offender. During an interview with PEOPLE, Ferguson did not comment on the allegations but spoke highly of him, saying, "I believe that he's a kind, good man, and he's been a fabulous father to the girls." 

"The Cat That Looked at a King" voice actress also expressed her commitment to standing by him as co-parents, stating, "Whatever challenges he has, I will stand firm to the co-parents that we are together."

While seeing the divorced couples on good terms was admirable, she could not wholly distance herself from the scandal. The former "Today" correspondent also had her direct links to Epstein, having borrowed money from him to pay off debts.