Sarah Ferguson made a bold style statement in New York City tonight as she prepped for the latest in a long line of public appearances to promote her new novel.
The 63-year-old Duchess of York was pictured Monday arriving at 92nd Street Y on the Upper East Side just before she was set to sit down for a “talk” with Glamor editor Samantha Barry to discuss her forthcoming romance book. A very intriguing lady.
Fergie opted for a funky ensemble for the evening’s event, wearing a white denim jacket with lace detailing down both sleeves.
She paired the statement piece with a black knee-length skirt and over-the-knee black boots, and she was seen with green reading glasses in her hands as she entered the famous venue.
Sarah Ferguson made a bold style statement in New York City tonight as she prepped for the latest in a long line of public appearances to promote her new novel.
Fergie, 63, opted for a funky ensemble for the evening’s event, wearing a white denim jacket with lace detailing down both sleeves
Sarah was driven to the site around 6 p.m. and waved cheerfully as she stepped out of a black SUV flanked by several security guards. .
Royal megafan John Hoatson, 49, was first in line outside 92NY after a four-hour bus journey from Baltimore to New York for the lecture.
Hoatson, who has a collection of 13,000 pieces of royal memorabilia, told DailyMail.com that he fell in love with royalty at the age of eight and described Fergie as an “unsung hero” of the monarchy and “similar to Diana.”
“I’m excited to see what she has to say, her perspective since the Queen’s passing,” he said. “I’m here to support her. She’s a wonderful person, very caring, she gives so much to so many.’
He said recent scandals and controversies in the royal family had not dampened his support, adding that he looks forward to Fergie’s thoughts on “the future with her and with Prince Andrew.”
About 250 people, mostly women, sat in the hall – which was half full – for the lecture. Pre-signed copies of the Duchess’ book, A Most Intriguing Lady, were also on sale for $30.
Fergie’s appearance on the 9th Street Y comes as part of a lengthy publicity blitz to promote her new novel, which “draws on historical characters and biographical elements from the Duchess’s life and family lineage.”
So far, the mother-of-two has done some extensive interviews discussing her role within the royal family, as well as her relationship with her disgraced ex-husband, Prince Andrew, whom she divorced in 1996. .
The mother-of-two’s appearance at the 9th Street Y comes as part of a lengthy publicity blitz to promote her new novel
She paired her striking jacket with a black knee-length skirt and black over-the-knee boots, and she was seen holding green reading glasses
Fergie’s latest public interview comes just hours after she revealed she is financially supporting her disgraced ex-husband Prince Andrew
In an interview published earlier today, Fergie revealed to Hello magazine that she is financially supporting Prince Andrew, who she says has not accepted any tax money since being removed as a working senior royal.
“Since he stepped down (from royal duties) he doesn’t actually take any taxpayer money,” she told the publication. “And I’m in a position where I can support him and the rest of the family with my work. And I’m very happy and proud to do that.’
She added: “All I want to say is that for many years – starting with Budgie the little helicopter – I really did everything I could to look after my girls and contribute to family life in York.”
Speaking to The Telegraph last week, the Duchess of York vowed she will “always be there” for her former husband – because of her continued devotion to her late mother-in-law, the Queen.
“For the past three years, her poor son has been through such a tumultuous time,” she revealed.
“And I think HM was very relieved that I could help her with him, so we got even closer.”
The royal family stated that Her Majesty “knew” that Sarah would not abandon her youngest son, who fell out of favor over his friendship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and paid a multimillion-pound settlement to his sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre. abuse.
She was “sad” to see what the dishonored royal family has been through, revealing it was hard to see him hurt.
The Duchess spoke with great affection of the Queen, who entrusted Sarah with her beloved corgis after she passed away.
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice’s mother even said she was “more of a mother” to her than her own family.
Last week, the Duchess of York attended a glitzy film festival in Los Angeles
Sarah admitted that she now feels the need to be stronger for others “right now” because of the monarch’s passing.
“When Andrew was having a hard time, I could always throw it to The Boss,” she wistfully told the outlet.
The Duchess was also full of praise for her ex-husband, admiring him as a grandfather and taking home a piece of his favorite cake.
In the same interview, she talked about her past struggles with physical issues, being compared to Princess Diana and feeling a sense of “duty” to the royal family.
Speaking to People, Fergie opened up about the Sussexes’ controversial departure from the monarchy, emphasizing that she has “no judgment” about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from the royal family — despite the pair’s scathing attacks on ‘The Firm’.
“I don’t believe any single person has the right to judge another person. I’m not in a position to pass judgment myself,” she said.
The Duke, 38, and Duchess of Sussex, 41, launched scathing attacks on the royal family in their Netflix documentary series and Harry’s memoir Spare – including publicly criticizing Sarah’s ex-husband, Prince Andrew, and labeling the Jeffrey Epstein affair as ‘an embarrassing scandal’.
However, Sarah said, “I’ve been judged all my life and I don’t judge the Sussexes.”
The Duchess of York also shared what it was like to care for the late Queen’s beloved corgis after her passing.
Her Majesty received the two dogs, Muick and Sandy, as gifts from Andrew and they have now been adopted by her son and his ex-wife.
She told Hello magazine, “The corgis are very nice and very polite and well trained.
“I’m their favorite, but everyone always says it’s because I give them gravy bones.” I love everything about them and I spoil them the most.”
