Duchess of York: Last News

Fans of the Royal Family were delighted earlier this week as Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, announced the birth of their second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi.The new arrival, who is the 14th great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, will have undoubtedly bought a lot of joy to the whole family, and has enabled a special York family tradition to continue. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!: “I think family has become ever more important for the beleaguered Prince Andrew, and perhaps one of his main roles in life these days is to be a doting grandad.

Sarah Ferguson has opened up in a recent heartfelt message, sharing her deep concern for those touched by the Los Angeles wildfires. Broadcasting her sentiments straight to her followers in an Instagram video, Sarah declared: "I was thinking about whether my words were going to sound very, very trite if I say anything, but I just have got to say something.” She revealed her inner turmoil as she said: "My heart is so devastated by the fires in Southern California and Los Angeles.

While it is known that Balmoral Castle was the late Queen's favourite residence thanks to the privacy she was afforded there, another home that held a deeply special place in her heart was Windsor Castle.The late Queen lived at the historic estate in Berkshire for her entire life, whether that is in the main castle, in Royal Lodge when she was small or at Windlesham Moor with her young family. And there is another rather unexpected home that the monarch was especially fond of which currently sits in the garden of The Duke of York's home that he continues to share with his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York.

The Royal Family owns homes, castles and palaces all over the country with many of them being bought with private funds. While events such as Easter are spent at Windsor Castle, Christmas is typically enjoyed at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.The festive period in 2022 was a huge step forward for more reasons than one.

Following the news that the Duke of York will no longer join the rest of the Royal Family for the Christmas celebrations at Sandringham House in Norfolk following his associations with an alleged Chinese spy, it became clear that someone else would also be affected. Sarah, Duchess of York was, for many years, not invited to spend the festive period with her daughters and the royals.

King Charles was caught in a family crisis this month when Prince Andrew got tangled in fresh controversy. Just as the royals were preparing for their Christmas gathering at Sandringham, reports surfaced about Andrew's alleged links to Chinese operative Yang Tengbo, causing a stir.

Prince Andrew is reportedly shunning his responsibility to care for the corgis inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, while being embroiled in a scandal involving links with an alleged Chinese spy. Despite facing intense scrutiny, a statement from his office claimed that he had "ceased all contact" with the man in question, known as H6, upon initial concerns.The Duke of York's entanglement in this controversy has left members of the Royal Family seething, and it appears to be weighing heavily on him, so much so that he hasn't found the energy to walk his two cherished corgis—a task he usually performed with enthusiasm.

Despite the Royal Family enduring one of their most difficult years in living memory, the last few days have brought about yet more scandal after the Duke of York's association with an alleged Chinese spy was revealed. While the news prompted the Prince to pull out of the upcoming church walk at Sandringham on Christmas Day, his two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, may not have their Christmases affected, a leading royal expert points out.

Prince Andrew is rumoured to be planning an escape from the UK to Abu Dhabi amidst the latest royal drama.The Duke of York has reportedly been offered a palace in Abu Dhabi by the country's ruling elite, The Daily Beast has claimed.The revelation is expected to feature in an upcoming biography by Andrew Lownie about the 64 year old prince. With recent controversies surrounding his ties with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, some of Prince Andrew's friends are suggesting he might "do a [Prince] Harry" and relocate abroad soon.

King Charles is reportedly 'very grateful' to Sarah Ferguson for convincing Prince Andrew to steer clear of the royal Christmas festivities amidst his latest scandal involving alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.The Duke and Duchess of York have decided to skip the Royal Family's Christmas events and a Buckingham Palace lunch for the extended family, opting instead to spend the holidays at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.This move is seen as an effort to avoid casting a shadow over the celebrations with the recent negative press surrounding Andrew. A palace insider told the Times: "I know that the King is very grateful to the duchess for her assistance." It's believed that Sarah Ferguson played a key role in Andrew's decision to miss out on the royal holiday gatherings.

Sarah, Duchess of York, has pledged her unwavering support for Prince Andrew amidst recent controversies. In an intimate interview with The Sunday Times Magazine, where she appeared alongside her sister Jane, Sarah offered insights into her Royal connections and her personal battle with cancer.This comes at a time when the Duke of York faces scrutiny over his ties to a Chinese businessman, referred to as H6, who is accused of being a Chinese spy. Despite Prince Andrew's office confirming that he'd "ceased all contact" with the businessman after initial concerns were voiced, the duchess expressed her loyalty before the China revelations came to light, saying: "I won’t let him down.

Princess Beatrice is often praised for her devotion to balancing her busy working life with her charitable duties. Even though she is not a working royal, the Princess is a keen supporter of a number of causes, chief of which is helping those with dyslexia as it is something she is very familiar with having been diagnosed herself during her school days.The Princess, who is currently expecting her second child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in early spring, is also a popular member of the Royal Family and is one of the Counsellors of State, meaning she can step in and perform minor duties on the monarch's behalf if he is ill, abroad or otherwise incapacitated.

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson spent her birthday with her eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice of York, as they attended The 10th Annual Lady Garden Foundation.The royal duo looked gorgeous as they glammed up for the occasion, and is the first time they've been pictured together since Beatrice announced her second pregnancy. It was certainly a birthday to remember as Sarah turned 65 years old on Tuesday, 15 October and attended the event at iconic Langan's Brasserie in London's Mayfair.

The Duchess of Sussex's most recent engagement saw her join an empowering programme in Santa Barbara, California to encourage girls to improve their relationship with technology. While there, Meghan referred to herself as "one of the most bullied people in the world" as she spoke candidly about her experiences with bullying. Given her vast platform and the growth of social media, the comments did not come as a surprise.

Sarah Ferguson is one of those rarest of people. She is someone who has constantly overcome adversity, been dealt hands of bad luck and spent more than 35 years under the intense, gruelling media spotlight... but she is still standing tall and is readily determined to do good.

Sarah Ferguson has spoken out about her dual cancer battle, saying she was "frightened" but determined to "protect her truth". It was an important day for the Duchess of York as she became the Patron of Prevent Breast Cancer in Manchester – just ahead of her 65th birthday on October 15.

The news that Princess Beatrice is expecting her second child provided a major boost after a challenging year for the York family. After they have continued to be plunged into an escalating row over Prince Andrew's tenancy at Royal Lodge and seen the details of the Duke's Newsnight interview be raked over in two TV series, it is no wonder that the happy update will have been positive for the family.

Exciting times ahead for the Royal Family as Princess Beatrice is set to welcome a new bundle of joy with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi! The couple, who are already doting parents to their three year old Sienna, are gearing up to bring home a sibling this Spring. Sienna is also getting ready to step into her role as big sister - just as Edo's son Christopher, who is affectionately called Wolfie, will be doing.

Sarah Ferguson has shared her happiness on social media following the announcement that her daughter, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are expecting their second child. In a post on Instagram on Tuesday 1 October, she wrote: "A very proud GiGi/Mum today.

During a recent event in the Unites States Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, described her relationship with her royal daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, in a moving six-word tribute.The former wife of Prince Andrew and now acclaimed author, described them as a "tripod", indicating how close their bond is. "We are a tripod of women," she told Hello.

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's young daughter, Sienna Mapelli Mozzi, is celebrating her third birthday.The late Queen's great-granddaughter and 10th in line to the throne was born in 2021 at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London and was named Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi by her proud parents. Edoardo also has a son Christopher Woolf 'Wolfie' from his previous relationship with architect Dara Huang - meaning 35-year-old Beatrice is his stepmum.The meaning behind Sienna's first name was explained by a family friend who told Hello!: "They were looking for an Italian name which started with an S for Sarah, to honour the Duchess [Sarah Ferguson], and also reflected the golden rust colour of both the Duchess's hair colour and Beatrice's, which the new baby shares." And, much like her other cousins, Princess Beatrice chose to honour her late grandmother by including 'Elizabeth' in Sienna's name.The desire for an Italian link stems from Edoardo's own family and his aristocratic links to Italian nobility as he is a Count.