…Researched and contributed by Lola Smith.
Reports suggest that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been granted a VIP attendee role at King Charles’ coronation concert on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle, after being denied an invitation to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
While her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, will be present at the coronation, Ferguson will attend the concert, which will see major stars such as Lionel Richie, Take That, and Katy Perry perform to a crowd of 20,000.
A royal insider told the Sun that Ferguson would “never have expected an invitation to the Coronation,” but was delighted to be joining the wider family for the concert.
Ferguson’s Snubbing from the Coronation
Ferguson, who was previously married to Prince Andrew, has not made any public comments about her snub from the coronation ceremony, despite her daughters being present at the event.
Reports suggest that King Charles has been attempting to streamline the royal family since he became king, and his decision not to invite Ferguson was likely influenced by her past scandals.
In 1992, photographs emerged of her with her toes being sucked by her financial adviser John Bryan while she was on holiday in St Tropez.
She also had a falling out with Princess Diana after she claimed to have developed a verruca after borrowing a pair of the late Princess’s shoes.
Ferguson’s Reaction to the Coronation
Despite not receiving an invitation to the coronation ceremony, Ferguson expressed her excitement to watch it on TV.
She told ITV’s Loose Women earlier this month that she would be having a little tea room and putting out bunting.
A royal insider revealed that Ferguson is fully accepting of the situation and is delighted to be joining the family for the coronation concert.
The insider added that there is no ill will in either direction, and she joined the family for Sandringham’s Christmas celebrations.
Commentary
This news highlights the complexity of royal relationships and their intricacies.
Despite the controversies surrounding her, Ferguson remains a part of the royal family and continues to attend events.
While her snub from the coronation ceremony may have been disappointing, she has been given a VIP role at the concert, which is a significant occasion.
It is also interesting to note that she has not made any public comments about the situation, which shows her loyalty to the royal family.
This news also highlights the changing dynamics of the royal family under King Charles, who has been trying to streamline it since becoming king.