Sarah Ferguson 'Shaken To The Core' As Her And Andrew's Royal Standing Collapses: 'Her Nerves Are Frayed'

Former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, is reportedly overwhelmed as her royal standing collapses.

After King Charles III ordered Andrew Mountatten Windsor out of Royal Lodge, she is said to have become anxious about losing her home and future. Insiders say her once-close relationship with Andrew has strained, and she fears ongoing scandals may affect their daughters.

Sarah Ferguson has also faced charity cuts over resurfaced Epstein emails and recently saw her new children's book withdrawn from sale.

Ferguson is said to be "shaken to the core" as she faces a wave of uncertainty following the collapse of her royal standing.

The turmoil began on October 30, when King Charles III removed Prince Andrew's remaining royal titles and ordered him to vacate Royal Lodge, the 30-room Windsor estate he has long shared with his ex-wife, Ferguson. Losing her longtime home and the "Duchess of York" styling has reportedly left her anxious about what comes next.

According to broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard, Ferguson has been relying heavily on her closest staff as she copes with the upheaval.

"Her nerves are frayed," Chard told Fox News Digital, noting that Ferguson fears further humiliation and worries about how the allegations surrounding Andrew and Epstein could impact their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, adding that the Princesses "have distanced themselves from their parents' scandals."

Royal commentator Hilary Fordwich added that Ferguson has privately expressed regret for standing by Andrew for so many years and is now preparing to distance herself.

According to Fordwich, the former duchess is "'massively on edge' and 'panicking' about her own future," even though she and Andrew still share the Royal Lodge.

Insiders say they stay on separate wings of the estate and only cross paths when necessary to address their uncertain futures.

Fordwich noted that the pair's famously close post-divorce relationship, once seen as unusually supportive and intertwined, has fractured in recent months.

Biographer Robert Jobson shared similar concerns on the "A Right Royal" podcast, saying the 66-year-old's emotional state is "not great."

While he acknowledged Ferguson's past controversies, he questioned whether her mistakes should be equated with those of Andrew.

"I've known her for many years, and I'm not saying that she hasn't done anything wrong — because it has been documented what she did wrong," Jobson said. "What I'm saying is, is it the same? Should she be in the same boat as Andrew? I don't necessarily think so."

He added that it's important to consider her mental health, remarking that compassion shouldn't depend on a person's title or former royal status.

Ferguson has recently faced consequences of her own. In September, multiple charities severed ties with her after leaked emails showed her referring to Jeffrey Epstein as a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend."

The Daily Mail reported that she reached out to Epstein in 2011, despite previously vowing in an interview to cut ties and expressing "deep regret" over their association.

Her spokesperson told The Guardian that Ferguson was misled by Epstein and immediately distanced herself as soon as she understood the gravity of the accusations against him.

The representative said Epstein even threatened to sue her for defamation when she publicly condemned him "for associating him with pedophilia." The disputed email, they explained, was sent under legal advice as she attempted to manage his escalating pressure.

"She does not resile from anything she said then. This email was sent in the context of advice the duchess was given to try to assuage Epstein and his threats," the representative said.

More recently, Ferguson's latest children's book was quietly pulled before it ever reached shelves, according to data from NielsenIQ BookData.

The book, "Flora And Fern: Kindness Along The Way," was originally scheduled for release on October 9, as announced in a Bookseller press statement, and later appeared on Amazon with a revised November 20 availability date. However, the listing has now disappeared entirely.

NielsenIQ BookData told the BBC that the title is officially marked as "withdrawn from sale" at the publisher's request.

Waterstones, which previously said the publication date had simply been "moved" without a new timeline, confirmed they still haven't received any further guidance from the publisher.

No official explanation has been offered for the withdrawal, but industry insiders believe the decision is likely tied to the ongoing controversies surrounding Ferguson. Book Brunch's Neill Denny told the publication the move "makes total sense commercially," noting that releasing a Ferguson title right now would be "poor timing."

According to Denny, the publisher may choose to hold the book for several months or even a year until public sentiment settles.

"It's not the sort of book that's going to age, and you're not risking a lot of money by holding it back," he noted.