Sarah Ferguson highlighted the importance of mutual support during her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival last week.
A royal expert suggested that her comments were a subtle nod to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Sarah, who was formerly married to Prince Andrew, emphasized that forgiveness is crucial for maintaining family relationships, in what many see as a pointed message to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amidst their ongoing royal dispute.
The 64-year-old stated, "I think family unity is key. The key to life is that we all support each other, and forgiveness is a great thing. Forgiveness of yourself and forgiveness of others."
Sarah's remarks came in response to a question about whether she was supporting King Charles and Princess Catherine after their cancer diagnoses. Sarah, mother to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, has also faced health challenges, having undergone treatment for both breast and skin cancer over the past year.
Speaking to The Mirror, royal expert Tom Quinn noted that Sarah's emphasis on forgiveness was a clear reference to the ongoing feud between Meghan, Harry, Prince William, and King Charles. However, the Duchess of York has her own well-publicized family difficulties. She has consistently tried to persuade senior royals to rehabilitate her former husband, Prince Andrew. When she talked about unity and the need for forgiveness, it’s likely she was also thinking of him.
Meanwhile, Sarah's daughters are stepping up their royal duties to support Prince William, as Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have been attending more royal events due to Kate Middleton's reduced public presence following her cancer diagnosis. On Tuesday, May 21st, the Princesses of York were seen at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party alongside Zara and Mike Tindall. According to a source, the princesses are doing everything they can to help Prince William given the unique circumstances the royal family is currently facing. They share a unique bond due to their similar life experiences and the unusual lifestyle they lead.
The source noted that Princess Catherine isn't the only senior royal undergoing cancer treatment, as King Charles announced his diagnosis earlier this year. Despite their slightly different roles within the institution, all members of the royal family believe in its future and are committed to supporting it. The source emphasized that the sense of service and duty shown by the York sisters is likely inherited from their grandmother, and their reliability in the public eye is greatly appreciated.
Royal watchers speculate that the York sisters may take on a larger role within the monarchy due to the limited number of senior royals available. The royal family recognizes that Beatrice and Eugenie are charming, dutiful, and comfortable in public engagements and charity work. Their past performances in such roles have been impeccable.
In an Instagram post, Eugenie expressed her happiness to attend the garden party alongside her relatives, regardless of the weather. "I was delighted to support my family yesterday and to meet some special individuals at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party who have gone above and beyond to support their local communities," she wrote.
