Nono one would have ever expected it. A Royal (even if ex-princely) hosting a popular morning television program? Ignoring all the rules (written and otherwise) of the English court, Sarah Ferguson, 64, enthusiastically accepted the British broadcaster’s proposal Itv and today he will his hosting debut This Morning, alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.
Sarah Ferguson on TV, but in an unexpected role
It is certainly not the first time that a Royal has actively participated in the implementation of a program. William and Kate did it, and Harry too, on radio programs of the BBC. What is surprising, however, is Fergie’s new role: a sort of agony aunt, or the “aunt” expert in sentimental matters, which will offer listeners relationship advice. But her contract also includes another role, that of editor, which will see her behind the scenes, alongside director Martin Frizell.
Fergie impressed the producers
The Duchess of York, who underwent surgery for breast cancer last June, arrives in front of the cameras Itv and in particular of This Morning, at a very delicate moment for the program. A series of scandals has forced the original hosts to resign and the station’s managers are struggling to find equally popular characters. But after being guest on a recent episodeFergie impressed the producers, who immediately asked her to pitch ideas.
Sarah Ferguson also throws in the queen’s corgis
«I love live television and am a huge fan of the show» Ferguson said as she announced her debut. «And I am particularly pleased to be able to carry out editor dutieswhich I will allowto to explore topics that particularly interest me». And she who inherited Queen Elizabeth’s corgis will speakto also how to adopt a dog.
What would Queen Elizabeth think?
Over the decades, after the scandals and the divorce from Prince Andrew in 1996, Elizabeth II and especially Prince Philip had not shown themselves favorable to the duchess’s commercial activities, which had suddenly found itself in dire straits from a financial point of view. But once outside the Royal Family, and always very supported by her ex-husband, Sarah Ferguson felt free to do what she wanted to support herself, without giving up the comforts she was used to at court.
The Duchess of York with her daughters Beatrice (left) and Eugenie (WireImage)
The entrepreneurial spirit of Sarah Ferguson
Children’s books, biographies, product sponsorships to keep in shape, lucrative interviews with Oprah Winfrey in which she also revealed some royal secrets, a cameo in the American series Friends and even a shady one deal with a journalist disguised as a sheik… In the past Fergie has tried everything to get out of debt. But now she has resumed her entrepreneurial activities not so much for herself but to help her ex-husband. Being careful not to irritate Carlo.
Matt LeBlanc and Sarah Ferguson in an episode of “Friends” (IPA)
Fergie and Andrea risk staying homeless
King Charles’ ax still swings threateningly over Andrea and Fergie, who has lived in the same house as her ex-husband in Windsor for years. In fact, the sovereign wants to take back Royal Lodgerelegating his inconvenient brother to a more humble residence far from the court.
Hoping that Andrea and Fergie will leave, Carlo refuses to finance the urgent renovation work and to pass on the Crown with the maintenance costs of the home that Elizabeth had granted to the couple. But Ferguson has no intention of giving up her home and has rolled up her sleeves. She will finance the work.
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