Sarah Ferguson Remains in Hiding as York Family Fallout Deepens Following Andrew’s Arrest

Sarah Ferguson remains out of the public eye as daughters Beatrice and Eugenie maintain palace homes following Prince Andrew’s arrest and their eviction from Royal Lodge

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 13, 2026, 12:33 PM EDT

Source: People

A Global Search for Solace

Since her last public appearance at the christening of her granddaughter, Athena, in late 2025, Ferguson has reportedly sought privacy abroad. Insiders suggest she has spent time at the ultra-exclusive Paracelsus Recovery Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland—a facility known for its $17,000-a-night price tag—before moving on to Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa in Donegal, Ireland. These retreats appear to serve as a "blast of fresh air" for the former Duchess as she deals with the fallout from the January 2026 release of U.S. Department of Justice files, which unsealed controversial emails between her and the late Jeffrey Epstein.

The York Sisters Retain Palace "Boltholes"

Despite the disgrace surrounding their father, Princess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35, have managed to maintain their residences within the Crown Estates. Through a private rental agreement negotiated by their father with King Charles III, the sisters have kept their London homes:

Princess Beatrice: Retains an apartment at St. James’s Palace.

Princess Eugenie: Maintains Ivy Cottage at Kensington Palace.