The whereabouts of Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, have been the subject of increasing scrutiny following the arrest of her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While Prince Andrew has been held in police custody and photographed at his temporary residence at Sandringham, Ferguson has remained largely out of public view for months, sparking speculation about her current location and state of mind.
Reports indicate Ferguson has been navigating a period of considerable personal upheaval, coinciding with renewed attention to her past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to the Daily Mail, Ferguson appears to have sought refuge in a prolonged stay at the Paracelsus Recovery Clinic in Zürich, Switzerland – a facility known as one of the world’s most exclusive and expensive wellness retreats. The reported cost of her multi-week stay reached approximately 13,580 Swiss francs (roughly $15,300 USD) per day.
The timing of Ferguson’s trip to Switzerland reportedly occurred shortly after Christmas, as scrutiny surrounding both her and Prince Andrew’s connections to Epstein intensified. She remained at the clinic until the end of January. The Paracelsus Recovery Clinic offers comprehensive, month-long programs catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, providing access to a team of 15 medical experts, as well as private chefs and chauffeur services. This isn’t Ferguson’s first visit to the clinic, suggesting a pre-existing familiarity with its offerings.
Sources close to Ferguson, speaking to the Daily Mail, describe her as “absolutely devastated” by the recent release of emails detailing her close relationship with Epstein. These revelations have further complicated an already fraught situation for the former Duchess.
Following her stay in Switzerland, Ferguson’s movements have been described as deliberately evasive. She reportedly spent time in the French Alps and the United Arab Emirates, adopting a nomadic lifestyle. “Sarah is sofa-surfing around the world, moving every few days and deliberately not telling anyone where she is until she’s left the place,” a source told the Daily Mail. “She’s terrified of being photographed.”
Despite her efforts to remain out of the public eye, Ferguson has continued to connect with her daughters. She traveled to Doha, Qatar, to be with Princess Eugenie during the Art Basel exhibition, and subsequently joined her son-in-law, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, in Florida for a design conference. These brief reunions appear to be carefully orchestrated amidst her broader attempts to avoid media attention.
Ferguson is reportedly seeking new public relations representation to manage a potential return to public life in the United Kingdom. However, royal expert Andrew Lownie expressed skepticism about her prospects, stating, “Neither Sarah nor Andrew will ever be socially accepted in Britain again, no matter what they try or where they go.” Lownie also suggested that Ferguson may be receiving financial support from wealthy individuals in the Middle East.
The recent disclosures from the Epstein files have revealed that Ferguson allegedly received financial support from Epstein for several years. This adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding her and Prince Andrew’s association with the disgraced financier.
As of , Ferguson’s long-term plans remain unclear. Her current strategy appears focused on maintaining a low profile while navigating the fallout from the Epstein scandal and the arrest of her ex-husband. The situation continues to unfold, and further developments are anticipated as the investigation into Prince Andrew progresses.
