Priscilla Presley Denies Rumours of Sarah Ferguson Staying at Her Home
A spokesperson for Priscilla Presley has issued a strong denial regarding claims that Sarah Ferguson has been residing at her home. The reports, which suggested the Duchess of York was leaning on close friends for support following her eviction from the Royal Lodge, have been labeled as "totally false" by Presley's representatives in a statement to People magazine.
Background of the Friendship and Recent Events
Sarah Ferguson and Priscilla Presley shared a long-standing bond through Presley's late daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. According to Page Six, the two women often supported each other through personal difficulties, with Ferguson paying tribute to her friend as "sissy" after Lisa Marie's death in 2023 and speaking at her memorial at Graceland.
Recent reports from Page Six had indicated that Ferguson, 66, was moving between friends' homes after being ordered to vacate the Royal Lodge. These reports also connected her situation to ongoing scrutiny surrounding her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, and his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While Ferguson has not been accused of any wrongdoing, she has faced public backlash tied to this controversy.
Official Responses and Current Status
Presley's spokesperson firmly shut down the claims, while a spokesperson from Ferguson declined to comment on the matter. Ferguson's current whereabouts remain unclear, with the royal last seen publicly in December.
This denial comes amid a series of setbacks for Ferguson, including:
- Being stripped of an honorary Freedom of the City of York title, which councillors voted to revoke as institutions distance themselves from controversy-plagued royal figures.
- Losing her Duchess of York title in October as part of a broader effort by the King to reshape how royal titles are used.
- Prince Andrew also being stripped of all royal titles and honours, reinforcing what some royal watchers see as an ongoing recalibration of public-facing titles tied to the York name.
The situation highlights the challenges faced by royal figures amid public scrutiny and institutional changes, with Presley's denial adding clarity to the personal dynamics involved.
