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So why was Fergie left to figure out pregnancy by herself?

Where was Fergie staying in the meantime?

Sarah Ferguson posing

Oh, just Buckingham Palace no big deal.

The duchess has since been a spokesperson, media figure, and writer.

I left my marriage knowing I’d have to work.

Young Sarah Ferguson smiling

“I don’t think they spoke a single word all week.”

Clearly, there was no love lost between them.

And, as noted byW Magazine, Philip’s public disdain for Fergie did not stop there.

Sarah and Andrew in 1987

“And no, we’re not married.

We’re very happy with the way things are.

I think the great thing is we absolutely are the most extraordinary example of a unified family.”

Sarah in 1990

“He’s a great gentleman, and he’s got an essence of gold.

“Prince or no prince, love that man, and that love will hold him.”

With such acts, Andrew all but disappeared from public life.

Sarah Ferguson smiling

I will miss her more than words can express.”

Sarah with the royal family

Sarah and Andrew with Beatrice

Sarah with Andrew and the royal couple

Sarah with the Queen and Eugenie

Sarah and Andrew at an event

Sarah Ferguson waving

Sarah and Andrew talking

Sarah at queen’s funeral