Many people think that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was making a sly dig at Meghan Markle when she said things that caused a stir in the royal family. This rumour comes from a podcast episode of “Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah” that has been found again. In it, Ferguson gave her children, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, tips on how to behave in public.
The Unpopular Piece of Advice
Ferguson stressed in the show how important it is to keep a good attitude when you’re in public. “When my girls are on stage in public, I always tell them to smile.” You should not be rude, so do not go on stage. No one wants to see a princess who is grumpy. “That’s something you’ve heard me say before,” she said.
It came up again right around the time Meghan Markle was seen looking sad in public after her Spotify deal ended last year. Fans quickly thought that Ferguson’s words were aimed at Meghan, whose public appearances have often drawn a lot of attention.
The Spotify Saga of Meghan Markle
Meghan’s show, “Archetypes,” was about breaking down the assumptions that women face. During the show’s 12 episodes, she talked with different people about these important issues. But the podcast’s journey came to an end when Spotify and Archewell Audio, the production company Meghan and Harry work with, chose to split up.
Their company said in a statement, “Spotify and Archewell Audio have mutually agreed to part ways. We are proud of the series we made together.” Even though they were polite, the end of this partnership was seen as a big loss for Meghan’s career.
Public Events and Statements Made by the Duchess of York
Not only for her honest podcast comments but also for her attendance at public events, Sarah Ferguson has been in the news. She was recently at the Cannes Film Festival and the AmfAR dinner, which is a big event to raise money for AIDS research. At the event, Ferguson talked to PEOPLE magazine about how important it is to help each other and forgive. She did this to send a message of unity in the middle of ongoing problems in the royal family.
To me, the most important thing in life is that everyone helps each other. Of course, it’s good to forget. “I think you have to forgive yourself and others,” Ferguson told PEOPLE.
Royal Experts’ Thoughts
To add to the debate, royal author Tom Quinn said Ferguson’s words could have been a clear reference to the current fight between Meghan, Harry, and the rest of the royal family. “The Duchess [of York] has her own well-known family problems to deal with. She has also never stopped trying to get her ex-husband Prince Andrew back on track with the royal family.” The Mirror was told that Quinn thought of her husband when she talked about togetherness and the need to forgive.
Health Problems and Help from Family
Ferguson’s health has been very bad lately, which has made his life very difficult. Last winter, she was told she had malignant melanoma. A few months before, she had a mastectomy for breast cancer. Even with all of these problems, she has kept an upbeat attitude and is still involved in public life.
In an appearance on ITV’s “This Morning” on May 6, Princess Beatrice gave a report on the health of her mother. Beatrice said, “She’s doing really well.” She added that her mother had been given the “all clear” after being diagnosed with cancer twice in the past year.
A Mother’s Strength
From the top of the Empire State Building, Beatrice told more about Ferguson’s strength and health. “She had a scary health scare last year, but everything is fine now, and at 64, she’s doing great.” “I think she’s really coming into her own now that she’s been through so much,” Beatrice told the show.
