Sarah Ferguson today paid tribute to her “dear friend” the late Queen on what would have been her birthday, but royal fans were quick to spot an error in her message.
The Duchess of York, who was married to Prince Andrew, son of Queen Elizabeth II, between 1986 and 1996, was a good friend of the late monarch, who died in September 2022.
Fergie shared a smiling photo of the late Queen in an Instagram post, but fans were quick to point out a simple mistake she made in the accompanying tribute.
The duchess, 64, wrote: ‘Today we remember His late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been his 97th birthday.
‘Thank you for everything you have taught us, for being a strong leader and a dear friend. We miss you so much.’
Sarah Ferguson today paid tribute to her “dear friend” the late Queen on what would have been her birthday, but royal fans were quick to spot an error in her message.
Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926, meaning she would have turned 98 today, instead of 97, as Fergie had written.
One person said: “She would have been 98. My dad was born the same year, 1926.”
Another added: “From 1926 to 2024 there should be 98.”
However, others came to the duchess’s defense, insisting it was a typo.
One woman said: ‘To everyone correcting Sarah Ferguson, I’m sure she knows exactly how old Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth would have been. It can only be a typo.
Sarah was known to have had a close relationship with the late queen even after she divorced Prince Andrew in 1996 after a decade of marriage.
He previously described the late monarch as his “total idol”.
It comes after the Duchess thanked a fan for their “precious” support in a touching handwritten note following her cancer diagnosis.
Fergie shared a smiling photo of the late Queen in an Instagram post, but fans were quick to point out a simple mistake she made in the accompanying tribute.
It comes after the Duchess thanked a fan for their “precious” support in a touching handwritten note following her cancer diagnosis.
The Duchess of York responded to a message of support with an adorably illustrated card featuring corgis wearing crowns, dog collars and beds, as well as bones and tennis balls.
The Duchess of York responded to a message of support with an adorably illustrated card featuring corgis wearing crowns, dog collars and beds, as well as bones and tennis balls.
It also included a photo of Prince Andrew’s ex-wife lying on the grass with the late Queen Elizabeth’s royal puppies, which she has been caring for.
instagram account @theroyalmailboxwho shares his correspondence with royalty and high society, posted a photo of the exchange.
“Received this lovely response from Sarah, Duchess of York, about her cancer diagnosis,” the caption read. “This card has two faces.”
The card was sent on February 3 and the poster received its response on April 11.
The sweet message comes as the Royal Family has faced a series of health problems, with Sarah, King Charles III and the Princess of Wales receiving cancer treatment.
Sarah was diagnosed with skin cancer just months after undergoing a mastectomy for breast cancer. Pictured last month
Sarah was known to have had a close relationship with the late queen even after she divorced Prince Andrew in 1996 after a decade of marriage.
In January, the duchess revealed that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just months after undergoing a mastectomy for breast cancer.
Last month, the mother of Princess Beatrice and Eugenie said she was “full of admiration” for Kate Middleton for revealing her diagnosis.
Taking to social media, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, affectionately known as Fergie, paid tribute to the mother-of-three and said “everyone is praying for her.”
Sarah Ferguson previously described the late monarch as her “total idol”.
in a sense instagram In her statement, the Duchess said: “All my thoughts and prayers are with the Princess of Wales as she begins her treatment.”
‘I know she will be surrounded by the love of her family and everyone is praying for the best outcome.
“As someone who has faced her own battles with cancer in recent months, I have great admiration for the way she has spoken publicly about her diagnosis.”