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Sarah Ferguson has been “shaken” by the arrest of her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/a>, a source claims. The former Duchess of York<\/a> lost her titles and her Windsor home alongside the King’s younger brother when he was ousted from the royal fold last year. The 66-year-old’s own reputation also took a hit following the release of her emails to late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>, where she begged him for money<\/a> and asked him to marry her, among other revelations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The latest development in the ongoing Andrew saga – his arrest for sharing confidential information<\/a> while acting as UK trade envoy – has left Sarah feeling even more vulnerable, a source suggested. They told Closer magazine: “This has shaken her … [She’s] been crying a lot, she’s inconsolable. It’s not just about the legal side – it’s also the humiliating public scrutiny, and the feeling that it’s all crashing down around her.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n They insisted that Sarah, who divorced Andrew in 1996 but continued to live with him for years afterwards, has “nothing to hide” and “would co-operate with the police” if approached.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n But the source also suggested that the former duchess felt “very exposed” and “knows that no one can protect her now”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “She’s scared – but for herself,” they added. “Sarah has weathered scandals before, but she’s not certain she’ll come out the other side this time. That’s what frightens her the most.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n *** Ensure our latest news headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. <\/strong>Click here to activate<\/a><\/strong> or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings. ***<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Andrew was held for 11 hours in custody on his 66th birthday last Thursday after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. He was released under investigation and no charges have been levelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Detectives searched his former home, Royal Lodge, in Windsor, Berkshire over the weekend and on Monday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n