Speaking in 2007<\/a>, she recalled:\u00a0 “When I met with Her Majesty about it, she asked, ‘What do you require, Sarah?’ and I said, ‘Your friendship.'”<\/p>\nThe revelation highlighted the couple’s unusually amicable split, which saw them famously describe themselves as “the happiest divorced couple” while continuing to co-parent and even live together at Royal Lodge for years.<\/p>\n
Ms\u00a0Ferguson has maintained she never wanted the divorce but accepted it due to circumstances, including Andrew’s naval career limiting their time together.\u00a0Their close post-divorce bond endured until Andrew vacated Royal Lodge in early 2026, cementing a relationship built on communication rather than cash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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