Royal Wedding Snub: Fergie Left Out, Why?

Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, was not invited to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. Fergie was married to Prince Andrew, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II, from 1986 to 1996, and their divorce attracted much media coverage. In the years following her divorce, Fergie was involved in several scandals that affected her relationship with the royal family. Notably, she was secretly filmed attempting to sell access to her former husband for a large sum of money. This incident may have contributed to the decision to not invite Fergie to the royal wedding, as the royal family may have wanted to avoid any potential embarrassment or negative publicity. However, Fergie's children, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, were all in attendance at the wedding.

Fergie was considered an embarrassment to the Royal Family

Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, has long been considered an embarrassment to the Royal Family. In 1992, she was photographed having her toes sucked by her financial adviser in Saint-Tropez, France. This incident caused widespread public ridicule and contributed to her estrangement from the British royal family. Fergie's behaviour was described as "brash, vulgar, excessive, [and] weak-humoured" by two British newspapers during a trip to California with her then-husband, Prince Andrew.

Fergie's biggest scandal came in 2010 when she was secretly filmed attempting to sell access to her former husband for more than $700,000. In the video, she can be heard saying, "£500,000 when you can, to me, open doors". This incident horrified the Royals, who were well aware of Fergie's financial troubles, and further damaged her relationship with the family.

Fergie has also struggled with financial issues and weight problems, which have been highly publicised and scrutinised by the media. She has been described as the "Duchess of Pork" and "Fat Fergie" by tabloids, and her eating disorder has been well-documented.

Despite her controversies, Fergie has been invited to some royal events in recent years, including the weddings of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. She has also attended Christmas celebrations and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. However, she was notably not invited to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, which caused controversy and speculation as to the reasons for her exclusion.

Prince William held a grudge against Fergie

It is speculated that Prince William held a grudge against Fergie, which could be the reason she was not invited to his wedding. Fergie and Princess Diana were great friends, but their relationship ended dramatically six months before Diana's death in 1997. The bad blood between the pair was so strong that Diana refused to take any of Fergie's calls. It is possible that William, knowing the full extent of the rift, still harboured resentment towards Fergie.

Fergie has long been considered an embarrassment to the Royal Family. She was photographed having her toes sucked by her financial adviser in Saint-Tropez, France, and in 2010, she was secretly filmed attempting to sell "access" to her former husband, Prince Andrew, for over $700,000. The Royals were aware of Fergie's financial struggles and believed she would do anything for money. A wedding invitation may have been seen as an opportunity for Fergie to profit at the Royals' expense.

Despite their divorce, Fergie and Prince Andrew remained close and were often seen in each other's company. Fergie's children, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, were invited to the wedding, as was Prince Andrew. Fergie's omission from the guest list, therefore, seemed odd and sparked speculation about the real reason for her exclusion.

Fergie's non-invitation to the wedding caused controversy, with some suggesting that the Royal Family was intentionally snubbing her. However, it is more likely that William simply did not want any potential drama or embarrassment associated with Fergie to detract from his big day.

There was limited space at the wedding

This was the reason given by Buckingham Palace for not inviting Fergie to the wedding. With a guest list of 1,900 people, including foreign dignitaries and royalty, there simply wasn't room for Fergie. As cousins of William, her daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were expected to sit at the front of Westminster Abbey, while their mother, who divorced Andrew 15 years ago, would have been much further back.

Fergie's omission from the guest list was made more conspicuous by the fact that her ex-husband and children were all in attendance. However, it was reported that Fergie had private plans overseas and was reluctant to attend the ceremony alone.

Prince Andrew may have wanted to bring a date

It is speculated that Prince Andrew may have wanted to bring a date to the wedding, which could have been a reason for Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, not being invited. Prince Andrew has been seen with several high-society beauties over the years and is a single man. The possibility of him bringing a date to the wedding may have been considered by the royal family to avoid any potential embarrassment involving ex-wives and current girlfriends.

Fergie and Prince Andrew have maintained a close relationship even after their divorce. They are regularly seen in each other's company and insist that they are still great friends. Fergie even lives with her ex-husband at the Royal Lodge in Windsor. Despite their amicable relationship, the royal family may have wanted to avoid any potential awkwardness or drama by not inviting Fergie to the wedding.

It is important to note that Fergie's children, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, were invited to the wedding, as was Prince Andrew. The decision to not invite Fergie may have been a deliberate choice to prevent any potential scenes involving Prince Andrew's ex-wife and his current date.

While there is no confirmation that Prince Andrew intended to bring a date to the wedding, it remains one of the speculated reasons for Fergie's exclusion. The royal family is known for their discretion and it is unlikely that the exact reason for Fergie's absence will ever be publicly disclosed.

Fergie didn't want to go

It is speculated that Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, was not invited to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton because she did not want to go. Friends of Fergie claimed that she 'never expected' to be asked and would have missed the ceremony anyway due to 'private plans overseas'. She was also understood to be reluctant to attend the ceremony 'alone', as her daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie sat at the front of Westminster Abbey while she, divorced from Prince Andrew, would have been much further back. Fergie's office released a statement claiming she had a commitment on the date of the wedding.

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